There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
7h 2m$78–128Drive 191.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain)car 191.4 mi
3h 39m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 52m$125–239Fly, taxi
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane RDD - RNO
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Pass (Mountain)taxi
6h 14m$252–602
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Donner Pass (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) station. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Redding and Donner Pass (Mountain) is 269 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain), including transfers.
Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Sacramento Bus Station and Truckee in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Sacramento and Truckee Amtrak Station in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain) is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Redding to Donner Pass (Mountain).
There are 1660+ hotels available in Donner Pass (Mountain).








