What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to San Diego is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Chico to San Diego is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.

How far is it from Chico to San Diego?

The distance between Chico and San Diego is 580 miles. The road distance is 592.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Chico to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chico to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to San Diego bus from?

Chico to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to San Diego train from?

Chico to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to San Diego?

The best way to get from Chico to San Diego is to bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 20h 51m.

Where does the Chico to San Diego bus arrive?

Chico to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to San Diego train arrive?

Chico to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chico to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to San Diego is 592 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Chico to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Chico to San Diego?

Book your Chico to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to San Diego?

Book your Chico to San Diego bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1983+ hotels available in San Diego.

Chico to San Diego - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

How to get fromChico to San Diego

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Chico to San Diego by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
5h 37m
$121–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
16h 48m
$99–196
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 51m
$248–501
Drive 588.9 mi
1. Drive from Chico to San Diegocar 588.9 mi
9h 58m
$108–156
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
7h 56m
$135–383
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
8h 23m
$130–361
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton Rapid Connection to San Ysidrobus Lxrc 3501 / ...
17h 16m

Chico to San Diego by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

16h 48mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chico to San Diego.

Launch map view

Distance: 576.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Santa Fe Depot via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 16h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 20h 51m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.