What is the cheapest way to get from Redding to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Redding to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redding to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Redding to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Redding and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Redding and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Redding to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Redding to Palo Alto?

The distance between Redding and Palo Alto is 236 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

How do I travel from Redding to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Redding to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Redding to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Redding to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redding to Palo Alto bus from?

Redding to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Redding to Palo Alto train from?

Redding to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Redding to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Redding to Palo Alto is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Redding to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Redding to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Redding to Palo Alto train arrive?

Redding to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Redding to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Palo Alto is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Redding to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Redding to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, plane, and bus

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

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Line 15 bus, fly
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
4h 11m
$454–820
Bus
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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 Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
9h 26m
$41–77
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 24m
$97–197
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Redding to Palo Altocar 241.4 mi
4h 11m
$44–64
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
8h 26m
$95–201

Redding to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 9h 26m.

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