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

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

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  1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDD - SAN
    6h 17m
    $76–422

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    18h 31m
    $103–204

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    22h 32m
    $255–548

  4. Drive 664.5 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to San Diegocar car 664.5 mi
    10h 57m
    $122–176

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    7h 20m
    $141–377

Redding to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 18h 31m.

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