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 train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $53.

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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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.

Amtrak3766 AMTRAK · 3716 AMTRAK · 545 Capitol Corridor · 6645 AMTRAK
10:10AM8h00
Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
06:10PMSan Francisco, CA
$711One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 5011 AMTRAK
02:31AM6h49
Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
09:20AMSan Francisco, CA
$701One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

UnitedUA5549
06:05AM1h12
Redding Municipal Airport
07:17AMSan Francisco International Airport
$5801One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 6611 AMTRAK
02:31AM8h59
Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
11:30AMSan Francisco, CA
$701One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak3788 AMTRAK · 3718 AMTRAK · 549 Capitol Corridor · 6649 AMTRAK
01:50PM7h30
Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
09:20PMSan Francisco, CA
$711One-way
3 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:35AM6h30
Redding, Yuba St (Train Station)
06:05PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
$921One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak3788 AMTRAK · 3718 AMTRAK · 551 Capitol Corridor · 6651 AMTRAK
01:50PM9h30
Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA
11:20PMSan Francisco, CA
$711One-way
3 transfers
UnitedUA5452
02:09PM1h14
Redding Municipal Airport
03:23PMSan Francisco International Airport
$5801One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5713 · UA1791
07:30AM4h20
Redding Municipal Airport
11:50AMSan Francisco International Airport
$5931One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA5713 · UA2002
07:30AM6h04
Redding Municipal Airport
01:34PMSan Francisco International Airport
$5931One-way
1 transfer

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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 train with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $53 (€43).

A train is $184 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $232 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

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 13 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Redding Municipal Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Redding /Amtrak, Redding, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
  • Buses 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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.

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