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How to get fromGoleta to Reddingby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SBA - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    8h
    $58–334

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 55m
    $152–365

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 54m
    $84–140

  4. Drive  515.2 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Reddingcar car 515.2 mi
    9h 2m
    $94–136

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    7h 27m
    $258–581

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    8h 29m
    $273–785

Goleta to Redding by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–360 and the journey takes 14h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Redding Bus Station via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 54m.

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