How far is Sacramento from Chico?

About 81 miles (131 km) separate Sacramento and Chico.

Bus Sacramento to Chico from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chico on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:50pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 40m	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
8:30pm	Old Sacramento	2h	10:30pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:14 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $97	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$21 - $44	Average Duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sacramento, US to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31

Average bus trip duration1h 40m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:45am

Distance81 miles (130 km)

Latest bus departure8:50pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,837 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,307 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.

Greyhound Sacramento Chico recent customer reviews

Should be able to get baggage claim ticket with purchase of travel ticket.

Catherine S.

January 5, 2020

Amtrak

4/55,509 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Sacramento to Chico Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento, US - Chico

How far is Sacramento from Chico?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/08

$43

10/09

$58

Today

$25

10/11

$28

10/12

$24

10/13

$25

10/14

$22

10/15

$21

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chico was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $87 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-10-15.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Sacramento to Chico but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sacramento to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Sacramento to Chico that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to Chico while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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