There are 5 ways to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RDD - SAN
3h 52m$65–390Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
20h 43m$143–218Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
24h 33m$480–783Drive 661.3 mi
- Drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diegocar 661.3 mi
11h 4m$121–175Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane RDD - CLD
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
10h 16m$79–426
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Redding Regional Airport and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Redding Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
The distance between Redding Airport (RDD) and San Diego is 610 miles. The road distance is 665.2 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 20h 43m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 20h 43m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 24h 33m.
What companies run services between Redding Airport (RDD), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Redding-Airport-RDD to Civic Center Station via Redding Regional Airport, Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5, Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 20h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
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
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
There is no direct flight from Redding Municipal Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 52m and has one stopover.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is 665 miles. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines offer flights from Redding Municipal Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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