There are 5 ways to get from Redding Station to Mountain View by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly, Caltrain
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RDD - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
4h 15m$44–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San JoseCoast Starlight
8h 16m$51–98Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castro22
8h 48m$62–149Drive 248.6 mi
- Drive from Redding Station to Mountain View248.6 mi
4h 7m$46–66Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
8h 19m$68–86
Redding Station to Mountain View by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding Station to Mountain View is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Station to Mountain View is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding Station station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding Station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Redding Station and Mountain View is 241 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Station to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Redding Station to Mountain View, including transfers.
Redding Station to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding Station to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding Station to Mountain View is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Redding Station, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to El Camino & Castro via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 8h 48m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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
- $28–95
- 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
- $27–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Castro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Redding Station to Mountain View bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding Station to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding Station to Mountain View is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Redding Station to Mountain View.
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