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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 CHF 50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. 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 CHF 50, while a flight costs an average of CHF 625.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 547 Average price | CHF 50 Average price Cheapest | CHF 625 Average price | CHF 43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is CHF 498 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average CHF 547.
A bus is CHF 576 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average CHF 625.
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around CHF 547 compared to roughly CHF 43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 504. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA
How to get from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
7:35 PM 6h30 Redding, CA 2:05 AM San Francisco, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 PM 6h30 Redding, CA 2:05 AM San Francisco, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM 6h30 Redding, CA 2:05 AM San Francisco, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:50 PM 7h20 Redding, CA 4:10 AM San Francisco, CA CHF 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is CHF 498 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average CHF 547.
A bus is CHF 576 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average CHF 625.
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with United to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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