How to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 194 miles (313 km)

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6h 28m

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from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA

How to get from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound ·
    11:35 AM5h40
    Redding, Yuba St (Train Station)
    5:15 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound ·
    11:35 AM5h40
    Redding, Yuba St (Train Station)
    5:15 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5549
    5:15 AM1h13
    Redding Municipal Airport
    6:28 AMSan Francisco International Airport
    $5141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak11 · 5011
    2:31 AM6h49
    Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
    9:20 AMSan Francisco, CA
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak11 · 6611
    2:31 AM8h59
    Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
    11:30 AMSan Francisco, CA
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    4:40 AM7h55
    Redding, Yuba St (Train Station)
    12:35 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4736
    10:00 AM1h13
    Redding Municipal Airport
    11:13 AMSan Francisco International Airport
    $5141One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA5452
    2:17 PM1h18
    Redding Municipal Airport
    3:35 PMSan Francisco International Airport
    $5141One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA6019
    6:20 PM1h18
    Redding Municipal Airport
    7:38 PMSan Francisco International Airport
    $5141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA

Travel to San Francisco, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Redding, CA and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of $58.

This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $100.

A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $371.

The fastest way to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 23m.

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

The distance from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 194 miles (313 km).
The average frequency per day from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Redding, CA and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Redding Municipal Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Redding, Yuba St (Train Station) and arrive in San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
Omio customers who travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Francisco, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.
Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.

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