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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Chico start at R 682. The average price for this route is around R 1 243. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

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

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Chico 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 San Jose to Chico?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Chico at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 14:15.

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

A bus trip from San Jose to Chico 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 San Jose 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 5654 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Chico?

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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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.

Bus San Jose to Chico from R 713 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 1 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 2 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	Cheapest
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from San Jose to Chico on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		05:35	Diridon Station	5h 50m	11:25	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		04:30	Diridon Station	8h 10m	12:40	Chico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:24 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Chico

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 5 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just R 636, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 39mAverage duration

267 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 682 - R 1 973	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 636 - R 1 392	Average duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 690 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 466 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 836 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 San Jose, US to Chico 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 San Jose to Chico?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Chico start at R 682. The average price for this route is around R 1 243. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Chico?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Chico is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 267 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Chico 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 San Jose to Chico?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Chico at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 14:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Chico?
A bus trip from San Jose to Chico 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 San Jose 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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Chico?
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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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.