There are 5 ways to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane RDD - SBP
6h 33m$42–274Bus
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
11h 45m$70–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
12h 53m$150–320Drive 428.3 mi
- Drive from Redding to San Luis Obispocar 428.3 mi
7h 12m$79–113Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane RDD - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
10h 9m$88–368
Redding to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Redding and San Luis Obispo is 396 miles. The road distance is 430.8 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Redding to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to San Luis Obispo is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Luis Obispo is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Redding to San Luis Obispo.
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