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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Boulder is to bus which costs $110 - $280 and takes 28h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Boulder is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

How far is it from Chico to Boulder?

The distance between Chico and Boulder is 1055 miles. The road distance is 1176.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 28h 14m and costs $110 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Chico to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Boulder bus from?

Chico to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Boulder bus arrive?

Chico to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chico and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Chico. It is currently 1:15 AM in Chico and 2:15 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Chico to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Boulder is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Chico to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 155+ hotels available in Boulder.

Chico to Boulder - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Chico to Boulder by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)SMF - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 1m
$153–732
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
28h 14m
$115–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
35h 17m
$171–348
Drive 1,169.9 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Boulder1,169.9 mi
18h 21m
$214–309
Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Denver (DEN)RDD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 39m
$133–627
Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)OAK - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
10h 31m
$149–609
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)SFO - DEN
5. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
10h 58m
$157–619
Train, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)SJC - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
11h 49m
$168–666

Chico to Boulder by bus

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28h 14mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,048.7 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 28h 14m.

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