What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Chico is to bus which costs $140 - $330 and takes 28h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Chico is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

How far is it from Boulder to Chico?

The distance between Boulder and Chico is 1053 miles. The road distance is 1177.5 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 28h 56m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Chico?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Boulder to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Chico bus from?

Boulder to Chico bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Chico bus arrive?

Boulder to Chico bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Chico?

Chico is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 2:11 PM in Boulder and 1:11 PM in Chico.

Can I drive from Boulder to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Chico is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Boulder to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

Boulder to Chico - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Boulder to Chico by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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

Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)DEN - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
8h 18m
$126–650
Bus, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)DEN - RDD
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtrak
10h 5m
$123–553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
28h 56m
$144–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
35h 52m
$171–1,343
Drive 1,170.6 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Chico1,170.6 mi
18h 22m
$214–309
Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)DEN - OAK
3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
11h 15m
$172–694
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)DEN - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
5. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
11h 36m
$130–451
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)DEN - SJC
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
12h 18m
$181–689
Bus, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)DEN - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
11h 32m
$152–721

Boulder to Chico by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 56mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,047 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Chico Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 56m.

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