There are 5 ways to get from Redding to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 56m$118–239Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RDD - MRY
6h 55m$40–264Bus
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
11h 45m$80–136Drive 315 mi
- Drive from Redding to Montereycar 315 mi
5h 15m$58–83Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 35m$496–872
Redding to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Monterey is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Monterey is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Redding and Monterey is 378 miles. The road distance is 316.9 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Redding to Monterey, including transfers.
Redding to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Monterey is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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 Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Monterey is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Redding to Monterey.
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