How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Jose?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Jose start at R 1 094. The average price for this route is around R 1 413. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chico to San Jose?

The average bus journey time from Chico to San Jose is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 267 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chico to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chico to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Jose at 13:00. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Jose?

A bus trip from Chico to San Jose produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chico to San Jose?

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 Chico to San Jose?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chico to San Jose?

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 Chico to San Jose?

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.

Bus Chico to San Jose from R 924 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 20 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	6h 39m	15:04	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	5h 40m	17:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 21 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	6h 39m	15:04	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	5h 40m	17:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 22 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	6h 39m	15:04	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	5h 40m	17:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 23 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	6h 39m	15:04	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	5h 40m	17:35	Diridon Station	No tags
15:35	Chico	1d 4h	20:14	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 24 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	7h 37m	16:02	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	7h 10m	19:05	Diridon Station	No tags
15:35	Chico	1d 4h	20:14	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Chico to San Jose on 25 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:25	Chico	7h 37m	16:02	Diridon Station	Cheapest
14:45	Chico	5h 29m	20:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
11:55	Chico	7h 10m	19:05	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:30 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chico to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just R 629, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 2mAverage duration

267 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 094 - R 1 791	Average duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 629 - R 1 376	Average duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 515 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512 117 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chico to San Jose, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chico to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chico to San Jose start at R 1 094. The average price for this route is around R 1 413. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chico to San Jose?
The average bus journey time from Chico to San Jose is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 267 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chico to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chico to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Chico to San Jose at 13:00. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chico to San Jose?
A bus trip from Chico to San Jose produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chico to San Jose?
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 Chico to San Jose?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chico to San Jose?
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 Chico to San Jose?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/01

R 924

18/01

R 1 025

Today

R 958

20/01

R 1 025

21/01

R 924

22/01

R 924

23/01

R 924

24/01

R 924

The cheapest trip from Chico to San Jose, US was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of R 924

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chico to San Jose, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 924 to R 1 025 for a bus ticket from Chico to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 924, which is on 2026-01-21.