How to get from Sacramento to Redding
- Fastest
- 3h 7m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- $21
- by car
- Distance
- 236 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 4
- 4 ways, Sun 25 Oct
4 ways to travel
236 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sun 25 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
bestLess walking and waiting than driving, for the lowest overall cost of time and fare.
- Busbest3h 34m$31–59Estimated3 departures · Greyhound-us
- Drivefastestcheapest3h 7m$21–29Estimated261 km · fuel only
- TrainLeast hassle3h 21m$47–121Estimated1 departure · Amtrak
- Taxi3h 7m$420–570Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
- 11:19 → 14:533h 34m · direct · Greyhound-us Greyhound US0500$31–59
- 23:46 → 03:07+13h 21m · direct · Amtrak 14$47–121
- 11:19+1 → 14:53+13h 34m · direct · Greyhound-us Greyhound US0500$31–59
- 11:19+2 → 14:53+23h 34m · direct · Greyhound-us Greyhound US0500$31–59
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Redding?
The fastest way is by car: about 3h 7m door to door. The straight-line distance is 236 km.
What is the cheapest way from Sacramento to Redding?
Drive is the cheapest, from $21. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from Sacramento to Redding?
Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 3h 21m. Fares run $47–121 across classes.
How much is the bus from Sacramento to Redding?
Buses take about 3h 34m and cost $31–59 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Redding from Sacramento by road?
About 261 km, roughly 3h 7m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $21–29; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- Greyhound-us
- Amtrak
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