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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Chico, CA
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Chico, CA will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Chico, CA on Fri, Feb 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Chico, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Chico, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$61 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Jose, CA to Chico, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Chico, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Chico, CA buses for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:35 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 5h50 | 7:25 PM Chico, Orange St (Bus Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, February 27 | |||||
| 12:30 PM San Jose, CA | 8h10 | 8:40 PM Chico, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Chico, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Chico, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 16:25. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 03:45 |
Last bus 16:25 |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Chico, CA
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