There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SBP - RDD
6h 33m$48–304Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
12h$150–320Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
12h 15m$72–128Drive 427.8 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Reddingcar 427.8 mi
7h 14m$79–113Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SBA - RDD
9h 16m$88–352
San Luis Obispo to Redding by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Redding station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Redding Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Redding is 397 miles. The road distance is 430.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Redding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Redding is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 12h, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Redding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Luis Obispo to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Redding is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Redding.
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