There are 5 ways to get from Redding to Santa Monica by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 15 bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RDD - LAX
5h 8m$206–658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
13h 41m$80–167Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
19h 55m$223–459Drive 542.5 mi
- Drive from Redding to Santa Monicacar 542.5 mi
8h 53m$99–143Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RDD - BUR
9h$80–426
Redding to Santa Monica by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Santa Monica is to line 15 bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Sacramento Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
The distance between Redding and Santa Monica is 538 miles. The road distance is 545.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Redding to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Redding to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Santa Monica is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 19h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Sacramento Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 13h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 18h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
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
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- RABA
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Santa Monica is 546 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Redding to Santa Monica.
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