- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€88
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€88
Fastest journey on Sep 19
11 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
13 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
814 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
It's difficult to get from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €113 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €113, while a train costs an average of €140.
Distance: 505 miles (814 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price | €92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration Fastest 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €140.
A bus is €477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
Train takes on average 18h 40m.
Tickets start at around €113 compared to roughly €92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-21.30. The journey takes 12h 8m versus 7h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €87 |
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 4:40 AM Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) | 15h15 | 7:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:35 AM Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) | 11h15 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €75 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 505 miles (814 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 505 miles (814 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €75 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Redding, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Redding, Yuba St (Train Station). ATMs are available at Redding, Yuba St (Train Station).
Ticket office support is available at Redding, Yuba St (Train Station).
Available at Redding, Yuba St (Train Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redding, Yuba St (Train Station): Wheelchair accessible.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
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