Buses from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou primarily depart in the morning, with schedules varying by station. From the Xinnanmen Coach Station, buses typically leave between 7:10 AM and 8:40 AM, including a regular service at 8:00 AM. The Chengdu East Railway Station Coach Station offers departures at 9:30 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Travelers using the Chadianzi Coach Station can find multiple trips throughout the day, with scheduled departures at 7:20 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:20 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:10 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Additionally, some specialized tourist vehicles depart from various points in the city, such as the Panda Sculpture at Chunxi Road at 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM, or the Yipin Tianxia Metro Station at 8:30 AM. Because the journey takes approximately 7 to 10 hours, morning departures are most common to ensure arrival before nightfall.