What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Redding?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Redding is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Redding?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Redding is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Redding?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Redding station. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Redding Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Redding?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Redding. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Redding Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Redding?

The distance between Palo Alto and Redding is 235 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Redding without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Redding without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Redding?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Palo Alto to Redding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Redding bus from?

Palo Alto to Redding bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Redding train from?

Palo Alto to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Redding?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Redding is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Redding bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Redding bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Redding train arrive?

Palo Alto to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Redding?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Redding is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Palo Alto to Redding.

Where can I stay near Redding?

There are 70+ hotels available in Redding.

Palo Alto to Redding - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, line 15 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Redding by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, line 15 bus
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
4h 55m
$456–820
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
9h 48m
$40–76
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 32m
$95–196
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Reddingcar 242.2 mi
4h 13m
$45–64

Palo Alto to Redding by train (Amtrak)

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Redding Bus Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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