There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 Martinez to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
6h 46m$23–87Bus
- Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
7h 56m$43–112Drive 168.8 mi
- Drive from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff168.8 mi
2h 45m$31–45Train, bus via Sacramento
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.99X
8h 1m$47–64
Walnut Creek to Red Bluff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek BART and arriving at Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St. via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Red Bluff is 196 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $23 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff, including transfers.
Walnut Creek to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.
Walnut Creek to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Red Bluff is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Walnut Creek to Red Bluff.
There are 11+ hotels available in Red Bluff.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St. via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St in around 7h 56m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $18–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $25–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak Station – Orange St and W. 5th St to Red Bluff Bus & Ride – Rio St and Walnut St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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