There are 3 ways to get from Redding to Willits by bus (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus
9h 44m$60–92Drive 197.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding to Willitscar 197.3 mi
3h 40m$36–52Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 53m$120–218
Redding to Willits by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Willits is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Willits is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding to Willits. However, there are services departing from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal and arriving at Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via SR 299 & Martin Rd., Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek and Arcata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Redding and Willits is 284 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Willits without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Redding to Willits, including transfers.
Redding to Willits bus services, operated by Trinity Transit, depart from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal station.
Redding to Willits bus services, operated by Trinity Transit, arrive at SR 299 & Martin Rd. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Willits is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Redding to Willits.
There are 14+ hotels available in Willits.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Willits, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via SR 299 & Martin Rd., Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek, and Arcata in around 9h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- 707 822 3775
- Website
- hta.org
Bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://hta.org/agencies/arcata-and-mad-river/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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