There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Redding by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
5h 44m$80–170Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
5h 55m$36–73Drive 214.1 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Reddingcar 214.1 mi
3h 36m$40–57Fly, line 15 bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
4h 57m$453–815
Alameda to Redding by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Redding is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Redding is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Redding station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Redding Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Alameda and Redding is 250 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Redding without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $170.
The train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak takes 5h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Alameda to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Redding is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Redding Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Alameda to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Redding is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Alameda to Redding.
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