There are 5 ways to get from Redding to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 15m$40–75Drive 212.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding to San Rafaelcar 212.6 mi
3h 30m$39–56Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 23m$70–155Line 15 bus, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 48m$474–834Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 5m$75–159
Redding to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Redding and San Rafael is 267 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Redding to San Rafael, including transfers.
Redding to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to San Rafael is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train via Sacramento, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to San Rafael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Rafael is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Redding to San Rafael.
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