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How to get fromSan Rafael to Reddingby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Redding by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 21m
    $83–176

  2. Drive 213.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Reddingcar car 213.2 mi
    3h 31m
    $39–57

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    8h 17m
    $45–87

  4. Bus, fly, line 15 bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    5h 15m
    $474–834

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 5m
    $88–183

San Rafael to Redding by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to Redding Amtrak via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Redding Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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