- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Buses per day
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 $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
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 prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, and a flight costs an average of $368.
Distance: 505 miles (814 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $395 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $168 (€137).
A bus is $265 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Train takes on average 15h 35m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3788 AMTRAK · 3718 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 1:50 PM Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA | 12h35 | 2:25 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
· | 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 10 times per day, taking around 12h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $106 (€87) but you can travel from only $98 (€80) 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 $106 (€87) |
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 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redding, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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