There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Redding by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 54m$78–168Drive 208.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Reddingcar 208.7 mi
3h 36m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
9h 29m$45–83Bus, fly, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- 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
5h 52m$467–857Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 39m$82–176
Petaluma to Redding by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Redding is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Redding is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Redding station. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Redding Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Petaluma to Redding. However, there are services departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at Redding Amtrak via El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Petaluma and Redding is 257 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Redding without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Petaluma to Redding, including transfers.
Petaluma to Redding bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Redding is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Redding Bus Station via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Redding Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 8h 39m.
- 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
Train from Martinez to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- RABA
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
- RABA
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More Questions & Answers
Petaluma to Redding bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Petaluma to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Redding is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Petaluma to Redding.
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