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How to get fromEl Cajon to Reddingby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Redding by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SAN - RDD
    7h 39m
    $70–377

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 55m
    $105–199

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 34m
    $258–570

  4. Drive 671 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Reddingcar car 671 mi
    11h 3m
    $123–177

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    8h 33m
    $144–399

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    8h 56m
    $260–777

El Cajon to Redding by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Redding Bus Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 55m.

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