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Portland Art Museum
World-class collections spanning Native American, Asian, and Northwest art. A cornerstone cultural stop in the South Park Blocks.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Redding, CA to Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 2 buses that leave Redding, CA for Portland, OR on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 549 km distance in an average of 10 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Redding, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m 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 Portland, OR:
A bus is $81 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $167 (€138).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 35m.
You'll arrive about -3h -33m sooner (8h 59m by bus vs 6h 26m by car) and save roughly $-1.08 (€-0.89) compared to fuel and tolls ($86 (€71) vs $85 (€70)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Portland, OR buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 PM Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) | 10h15 | 12:20 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) | 9h50 | 8:45 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Redding, CA to Portland, OR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€53) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€53) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
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World-class collections spanning Native American, Asian, and Northwest art. A cornerstone cultural stop in the South Park Blocks.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or tip $1-2 for drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redding, CA to Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Redding, CA to Portland, OR buses use the Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) to Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage) station pair. Use this guide to compare Redding, CA and Portland, OR bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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