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How to get fromSanta Monica to Red Bluffby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Red Bluff by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)planeLAX - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.bus
    7h 23m
    $45–269

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.bus99X
    16h 19m
    $74–252

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Chico AmtraktrainCoast 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.bus99X
    20h 3m
    $65–208

  4. Drive 511.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Red Bluffcar511.2 mi
    8h 21m
    $94–135

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.bus
    8h 46m
    $133–391

Santa Monica to Red Bluff by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St in around 16h 19m.

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