There are 6 ways to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane RDD - SMF
4h 1m$55–353Drive 158.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramentocar 158.4 mi
2h 44m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
5h 5m$45–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
5h 57m$105–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento158.4 mi
2h 44mFly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
4h 56m$498–877
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Redding Regional Airport and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Redding Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Redding Airport (RDD) and Sacramento is 143 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento, including transfers.
Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 5m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Redding Airport (RDD), USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to Sacramento.
There are 322+ hotels available in Sacramento.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Redding Airport (RDD) and Sacramento. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











