There are 3 ways to get from Salinas 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- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 24m$61–114Drive 271.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Red Bluffcar 271.1 mi
4h 35m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 45m
Salinas to Red Bluff by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Red Bluff is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose, Stockton and Chico Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Salinas and Red Bluff is 323 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Red Bluff without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Salinas to Red Bluff, including transfers.
Salinas to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Red Bluff is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Salinas to Red Bluff.
There are 16+ hotels available in Red Bluff.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose, Stockton, and Chico Amtrak in around 10h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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