There are 3 ways to get from Redding to Bakersfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
9h 30m$63–129Drive 438.2 mi
- Drive from Redding to Bakersfieldcar 438.2 mi
7h 14m$80–116Fly
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane RDD - BFL
5h 48m$78–368
Redding to Bakersfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Bakersfield station. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Redding and Bakersfield is 443 miles. The road distance is 440.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Redding to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Redding to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
The best way to get from Redding to Bakersfield is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $370 and takes 5h 48m.
Redding to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Bakersfield is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Redding to Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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