There are 6 ways to get from Redding to Sunnyvale by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, Caltrain • 2h 53m
Cheapest option
Train via Sacramento • 8h 25m
4 alternative options
Bus • 8h 12m
Train • 8h 22m
Bus, Caltrain • 8h 37m
Drive • 4h 6m
Redding to Sunnyvale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Sunnyvale is to train which costs $16 - $130 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Sunnyvale is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 53m and costs $190 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at El Camino & Mathilda via Stockton, San Jose Diridon Station and Santa Clara & 2nd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Redding and Sunnyvale is 238 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Redding to Sunnyvale, including transfers.
Redding to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Redding to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $130 and takes 8h 22m.
- Distance: 238 miles
- Duration: 2h 53m
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding to Sunnyvale via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Santa Clara & 2nd in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $12 - $130 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $390
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Website
- http://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/schedules.html
- One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
- $3 - $4
- One-way Adult
- $6 - $9
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- Website
- http://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/schedules.html
- One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
- $3 - $5
- One-way Adult
- $8 - $11
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $45
- Child Coach - short notice
- $28 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $26 - $80
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $75
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - short notice
- $55 - $150
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $30 - $130
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $30
- Child Coach - short notice
- $21 - $30
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $17 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $100
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $19 - $95
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $27
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $16 - $85
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15 - $60
Bus from Sacramento to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10 - $45
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Redding to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Redding to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Sunnyvale is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Redding to Sunnyvale.
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