There are 6 ways to get from Redding to San Francisco by plane, bus, train 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 • 2h 1m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 58m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 55m
Bus, train • 7h
Train via Sacramento • 7h 12m
Drive • 3h 36m
Redding to San Francisco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to train which costs $12 - $120 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $180 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Redding and San Francisco is 226 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $25 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Redding to San Francisco, including transfers.
Redding to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $110 and takes 6h 55m, you could also train, which costs $12 - $120 and takes 6h 58m.
- Distance: 225.8 miles
- Duration: 2h 1m
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Redding to San Francisco twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding to San Francisco via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $390
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
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $26 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $24 - $75
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $65
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $45 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $50 - $130
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $29 - $120
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $21
- Child Coach - short notice
- $12 - $23
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $14 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18 - $29
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $27 - $85
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $11 - $75
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15 - $60
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10 - $45
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 Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Redding to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Redding to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Francisco is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Redding to San Francisco.
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