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Compare bus and train for Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €40. 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 €40, and a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€60 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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.

There are 2 travel options between Redding, CA and San Francisco, CA. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to San Francisco, CA from Redding, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA.
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $43 (€38) from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA.
The quickest way to travel to San Francisco, CA from Redding, CA is by train, which takes on average 5 h 58 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.
You should expect to travel around 193 miles (312 km) between Redding, CA and San Francisco, CA.
The average frequency per day from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 3 flights a day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to San Francisco, CA from Redding, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA:
- You can take a bus from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€34) with FlixBus from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Redding, CA to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
Direct services to San Francisco, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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