What is the distance between Chico and Seattle?

Chico and Seattle are 545 miles (879 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mt St Helens, Seattle Art Museum, Chihuly Garden and Glass, EMP Museum and Pacific Science Center.

Bus Chico to Seattle from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chico to Seattle on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Chico Bus Station	13h 20m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	14h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	14h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	15h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:22 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 14 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

14h 25mAverage Duration

534 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $260	Average Duration14h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $635	Average Duration18h 14m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chico to Seattle by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$114

11/24

$111

Today

$125

11/26

$111

11/27

$101

11/28

No data

11/29

$101

11/30

$95

The cheapest trip from Chico to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $210 for a bus ticket from Chico to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.