There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Redding by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)SFO - RDD
4h 47m$49–259Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from San Jose to Redding AmtrakCoast Starlight
8h 35m$35–127Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
8h 51m$53–180Drive 242.2 mi
- Drive from Silicon Valley to Redding242.2 mi
4h 10m$45–64Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to SacramentoCapitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding AmtrakCoast Starlight
8h 40m$61–101
Silicon Valley to Redding by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Redding is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Redding is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Redding station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Redding Bus Station via Redwood City Station, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Redding. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Redding Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Silicon Valley and Redding is 234 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Redding without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Silicon Valley to Redding, including transfers.
Silicon Valley to Redding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.
Silicon Valley to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Redding is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Redding Bus Station via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B, Redwood City Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 51m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–230
- Business Class
- $80–290
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Silicon Valley to Redding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Silicon Valley to Redding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Redding is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Silicon Valley to Redding.
There are 71+ hotels available in Redding.