There are 6 ways to get from Redding to Lancaster by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
13h 9m$70–186Train
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Van NuysCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to LancasterAV Line
21h 27m$77–229Drive 524.7 mi
- Drive from Redding to Lancaster524.7 mi
8h 33m$96–139Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)RDD - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
9h 12m$78–388Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)RDD - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
8h 13m$70–302Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
10h 38m$154–297
Redding to Lancaster by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Lancaster is to bus which costs $65 - $190 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Lancaster is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Redding and Lancaster is 540 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 13h 9m to get from Redding to Lancaster, including transfers.
Redding to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
The best way to get from Redding to Lancaster is to bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 21h 27m.
Redding to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Lancaster is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Redding to Lancaster.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–500
- Business Class
- $200–490
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–13
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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