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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Reddingby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Redding by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SBA - RDD
    7h 16m
    $48–264

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 5m
    $91–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 44m
    $190–410

  4. Drive 518.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Reddingcar car 518.9 mi
    9h 4m
    $95–137

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    8h 35m
    $242–733

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    8h 1m
    $262–596

Santa Barbara to Redding by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Redding Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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