What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Chico?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Chico is 439 miles (708 km).

Bus Los Angeles to Chico from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	20h 20m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
		11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	5:00am	Union Station	11h 20m	4:20pm	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 15m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chico on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 15m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	10h 45m	8:10pm	Chico	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 55m	11:55am	Chico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 25m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chico

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

429 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $265	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $209	Average Duration15h 46m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Chico by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$93

11/25

$70

Today

$106

11/27

$85

11/28

$93

11/29

$95

11/30

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chico was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $1,023 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.