What is the cheapest way to get from Redding to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Redding to Los Altos is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redding to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Redding to Los Altos is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Redding and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Redding and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Redding to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Redding to Los Altos?

The distance between Redding and Los Altos is 244 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

How do I travel from Redding to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Redding to Los Altos without a car is to train via Sacramento which takes 9h 11m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Redding to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Redding to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redding to Los Altos bus from?

Redding to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Redding to Los Altos train from?

Redding to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Redding to Los Altos?

The best way to get from Redding to Los Altos is to train via Sacramento which takes 9h 11m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Redding to Los Altos bus arrive?

Redding to Los Altos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Redding to Los Altos train arrive?

Redding to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Redding to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Los Altos is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Redding to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 568+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Redding to Los Altos - 5 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Redding to Los Altos by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Line 15 bus, fly, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 9m
$458–826
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
10h 58m
$45–87
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
9h 11m
$97–206
Drive 246.2 mi
1. Drive from Redding to Los Altoscar 246.2 mi
4h 17m
$45–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 21m
$99–201

Redding to Los Altos by train and bus (Amtrak)

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Redding Amtrak to El Monte & Clark via Sacramento, Santa Clara Amtrak, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, and Mountain View Transit Center in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to San Antonio & Almond via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 10h 58m.

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