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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Redding by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    5h 45m
    $203–655

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    15h 53m
    $85–167

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 31m
    $222–463

  4. Drive 542.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Reddingcar car 542.8 mi
    8h 55m
    $100–144

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    8h 17m
    $173–407

Santa Monica to Redding by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Redding Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $220–460 and the journey takes 16h 47m.

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