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How to get fromSanta Monica to Red Bluffby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Red Bluff by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 54m
    $171–437

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 13m
    $80–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 5m
    $345–558

  4. Drive  511.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Red Bluffcar car 511.8 mi
    8h 24m
    $94–135

  5. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Redding Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 47m
    $275–759

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 55m
    $224–738

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 44m
    $126–540

Santa Monica to Red Bluff by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Amtrak in around 16h 13m.

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