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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chico Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chico Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chico Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chico Bus Station | No tags |
Get from Santa Maria to Chico
The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $345, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Maria, US to Chico by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Chico start from $345. The average price for this route is around $345. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to Chico?
The average bus travel time from Santa Maria to Chico is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 546 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Chico route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Maria to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Chico at 3:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Chico?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to Chico generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Maria to Chico?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to Chico?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Maria to Chico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Maria to Chico?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
