- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
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 $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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8504 AMTRAK · 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK
8514 AMTRAK · 3814 AMTRAK · 714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK
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8504 AMTRAK · 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK
8514 AMTRAK · 3814 AMTRAK · 714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK
· Buses from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 but you can travel from only $98 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 505 miles (814 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 505 miles (814 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. 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) | 12h25 | 5:05 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
8514 AMTRAK · 3814 AMTRAK · 714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK | 9:00 AM Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA | 12h15 | 9:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 3 transfers | |
· | 11:35 AM Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) | 11h15 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
8504 AMTRAK · 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 1:20 PM Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA | 11h50 | 1:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
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Major urban park with trails, the observatory, picnic areas, and some of the best public views in Los Angeles.
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Historic downtown deli linked to the French dip. Old-school counter service and classic sandwiches in a landmark Los Angeles setting.
Los Angeles is pricier than many U.S. cities for hotels, dining, parking, and rides. Budget options exist, but tourist areas and transport costs raise daily spend.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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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, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. 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.
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