What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Red Bluff?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St. via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento and Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Red Bluff?

The distance between Mountain View and Red Bluff is 267 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Red Bluff without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Red Bluff bus from?

Mountain View to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Castro station.

Where does the Mountain View to Red Bluff bus arrive?

Mountain View to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Red Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Red Bluff is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Mountain View to Red Bluff.

Where can I stay near Red Bluff?

There are 11+ hotels available in Red Bluff.

Mountain View to Red Bluff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 22 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Red Bluff by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
8h 57m
$48–71
Drive 217.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Red Bluff217.4 mi
3h 38m
$40–58
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Tully & King22
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
4. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
9h 51m
Train, bus via Sacramento
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
9h 2m
$54–76

Mountain View to Red Bluff by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St. via Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St in around 9h 51m.

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