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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Chico takes 10h 26m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. There is at least one bus per day from San Rafael to Chico. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 26m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Rafael to Chico bus times

Buses run once daily between San Rafael and Chico. The service departs San Rafael at 11:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chico at 21:05:00. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USA9h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael to Chico? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Chico.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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