There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Redding by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Redding Municipal Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SAN - RDD
5h 36m$75–397Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
18h 37m$102–194Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
21h 10m$259–552Drive 664.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Reddingcar 664.8 mi
10h 57m$122–176Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
6h 30m$141–375
San Diego to Redding by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Redding is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Redding is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Redding station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Redding. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between San Diego and Redding is 625 miles. The road distance is 668.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Redding without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from San Diego to Redding, including transfers.
San Diego to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Redding is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 37m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Redding Bus Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Redding is 669 miles. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from San Diego to Redding.
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