There are 6 ways to get from Redding to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Redding Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane RDD - SNA
6h 6m$360–886Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
16h 30m$89–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 25m$241–492Drive 576.3 mi
- Drive from Redding to Santa Anacar 576.3 mi
9h 26m$106–152Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RDD - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
6h 33m$220–688Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
7h 25m$312–944
Redding to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $85 - $190 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $360 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Redding and Santa Ana is 555 miles. The road distance is 579.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Redding to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Redding to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 16h 30m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 20h 25m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Santa Ana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Santa Ana is 580 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Redding to Santa Ana.
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