There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
3h 5m$23–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
3h 57m$50–110Drive 161.6 mi
- Drive from Redding to Sacramentocar 161.6 mi
2h 37m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane RDD - SMF
5h 38m$54–356
Redding to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Sacramento is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Redding Bus Station station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Redding and Sacramento is 158 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $75.
The bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Redding to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Sacramento is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Amtrak also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
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
- $50–110
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Sacramento is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Redding to Sacramento.
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