What is the cheapest way to get from Redding to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redding to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Redding and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Redding and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Redding to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Redding to San Francisco?

The distance between Redding and San Francisco is 247 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

How do I travel from Redding to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Redding to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Redding to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Redding to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redding to San Francisco bus from?

Redding to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Redding to San Francisco train from?

Redding to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Redding to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Redding to San Francisco bus arrive?

Redding to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Redding to San Francisco train arrive?

Redding to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Redding to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Francisco is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Redding to San Francisco.

How do I get a train ticket from Redding to San Francisco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Redding to San Francisco?

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
6h 5m
$36–70
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
6h 58m
$79–164
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Redding to San Franciscocar 216.4 mi
3h 37m
$40–57
Line 15 bus, fly
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
3h 41m
$450–814
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 12m
$76–160

Redding to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 245.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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