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Patrick Ranch Museum
Local history museum in Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park with exhibits on John and Annie Bidwell and early Chico life.
Cheapest price on Sep 22
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 22
$19
Fastest journey on Sep 22
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
55 m
Buses on Sep 22
1
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marysville, CA to Chico, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marysville, CA to Chico, CA will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 1 buses from Marysville, CA to Chico, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Sep 22 the slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marysville, CA to Chico, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.72 (€-13.68). The journey takes 55m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Marysville, CA to Chico, CA buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 PM Marysville, CA | 1h05 | 4:20 PM Chico, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Marysville, CA | 1h05 | 8:10 PM Chico, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Marysville, CA | 0h55 | 10:30 PM Chico, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:35 AM Marysville, CA | 0h55 | 5:30 AM Chico, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Marysville, CA to Chico, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:12, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 4:12 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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