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Denver Art Museum
Major art museum known for Indigenous arts, Western American art, and striking contemporary architecture in the Golden Triangle district.
Cheapest price
$352
Average price
$352
Fastest journey
1 d 14 h 56 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redding, CA to Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO will cost around $352 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $352.
It's difficult to get from Redding, CA to Denver, CO without transferring at least once.
11 Coast Starlight · 6 California Zephyr
11 Coast Starlight · 6 California ZephyrOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redding, CA to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 919 miles (1480 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$454 Average price | $468 Average price | $266 Average price Cheapest |
35h 25m Average total duration 34h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 5m Average total duration 29h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to Denver, CO:
A bus is $187 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $454 (€369).
A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to Denver, CO costing on average $468 (€381).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 35m.
Train takes on average 34h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Denver, CO trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight · 6 California Zephyr | 2:31 AM Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA | 38h56 | 6:27 PM Union Station, Denver, CO | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Redding, CA to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 34h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $136 (€110) but you can travel from only $133 (€109) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:46, the last at 08:46. The fastest train covers the 919 miles (1480 km) distance in 38h 56m.
Distance 919 miles (1480 km) |
Average train duration 34h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€110) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 38h 56m |
First train 8:46 AM |
Last train 8:46 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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