There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Redding by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
10h 45m$112–243Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
6h 33m$50–315Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
12h 6m$80–140Drive 314.9 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Reddingcar 314.9 mi
5h 18m$58–83Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
6h 57m$501–870
Monterey to Redding by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Redding is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Redding is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Redding station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Salinas, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Redding. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Monterey and Redding is 378 miles. The road distance is 316.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Redding without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Monterey to Redding, including transfers.
Monterey to Redding bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Redding is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $320 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Redding Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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 Salinas to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- 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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Redding bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Redding is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Monterey to Redding.
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