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How to get fromRedding to Salinasby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 35m
    $110–240

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RDD - MRY
    8h 17m
    $42–268

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    10h 23m
    $78–132

  4. Drive 303.1 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to Salinascar car 303.1 mi
    5h 2m
    $56–80

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 29m
    $476–852

Redding to Salinas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Salinas, 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 Salinas via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Oakland in around 10h 23m.

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