There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Redding by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 21m$94–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
9h 4m$46–92Drive 247.9 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Reddingcar 247.9 mi
4h 9m$46–66Caltrain, fly, line 15 bus
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
5h 5m$457–821
Sunnyvale to Redding by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Redding is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Redding is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale station to Redding station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Redding. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Redding Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Redding is 299 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Redding without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Sunnyvale to Redding, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Sunnyvale to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Redding is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Redding Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Redding bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sunnyvale to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Redding is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Sunnyvale to Redding.
There are 83+ hotels available in Redding.