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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Red Bluffby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Red Bluff by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 28m
    $78–169

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Red Bluffcar car 243.7 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 49m
    $84–129

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 43m
    $193–486

Santa Cruz to Red Bluff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, and Chico Amtrak in around 10h 49m.

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