There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Alameda by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
6h$36–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
6h 23m$80–170Drive 213.4 mi
- Drive from Redding to Alamedacar 213.4 mi
3h 34m$39–57Line 15 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
4h$452–816
Redding to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Alameda is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Alameda is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Redding and Alameda is 239 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Redding to Alameda, including transfers.
Redding to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Alameda is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Alameda is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Redding to Alameda.
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