There are 6 ways to get from Redding to San Francisco by bus, train, car or plane
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
Bus • 4 h 55 min
$37 - $88
Cheapest option
Amtrak Thruway, train • 6 h 58 min
$30 - $61
4 alternative options
Train • 6 h 48 min
$49 - $121
Train via Sacramento Amtrak • 7 h 7 min
$67 - $150
Drive • 3 h 36 min
$21 - $35
Fly • 3 h 30 min
$138 - $290
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding to San Francisco via Sacramento, Ca, Oakland, Ca, and 19th St. Oakland in around 4 h 55 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding to San Francisco once daily. Tickets cost $45 - $120 and the journey takes 6 h 14 min.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $490

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland Jack London Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Room
- $220 - $310
Train from Sacramento Amtrak to Richmond Transit Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $210
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $85
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Coach Seat
- $60 - $85
- Room
- $180 - $260

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding, Ca to Sacramento, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
Bus from Sacramento, Ca to Oakland, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding, CA to Sacramento, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- amtrak.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Redding to San Francisco?
The distance between Redding and San Francisco is 313 km. The road distance is 348 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Redding to San Francisco?
The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3 h 36 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Redding to San Francisco?
The quickest way to get from Redding to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3 h 30 min and costs $130 - $290.
How long does it take to get from Redding to San Francisco?
It takes approximately 4 h 55 min to get from Redding to San Francisco, including transfers.