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
4h 18m$70–380Bus
- 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 10m$110–222Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
24h 19m$272–556Drive 660.9 mi
- Drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diegocar 660.9 mi
11h 2m$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
8h 22m$71–358
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $380.
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 10m.
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 19m.
The distance between Redding Airport (RDD) and San Diego is 610 miles. The road distance is 664.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 4h 18m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 24h 19m.
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 bus from Redding Regional Airport to Civic Center Station via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5, Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Redding Municipal Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 18m 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 2m 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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