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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Redding to Los Angeles?

There are usually 16 daily train trips available from Redding to Los Angeles.

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€82.37
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€96.39
Daily Trips
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16
Duration
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15h 33m
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17h 12m

Bus from Redding to Los Angeles: Journey Information

There are 5 intercity buses per day from Redding to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Redding to Los Angeles usually takes around 16 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance506 mi (814 km)
Shortest duration14h 40m
Cheapest price€61.92
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Bus lines1

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What bus companies travel from Redding to Los Angeles?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Redding to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US516h 11m€121.87
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 5 trips per day from Redding to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Redding to Los Angeles

The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 506 miles from Redding to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Redding to Los Angeles at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00am. To see the times for all buses from Redding to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Redding to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Redding to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at €68.20.

City Information

Redding

Redding, CA, US - RDD-0

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Redding is a city in Northern California and is often known as this region's cultural and economic capital. It offers a wide range of fun activities and outdoor areas to explore, like the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, offering picturesque waterfalls and a lake, and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, which includes botanical gardens, a greenhouse, and a natural history museum. Want some incredible views? Head to the Sundial Bridge, a suspension bridge covering the Sacramento River that works as a sundial.

Redding is a popular location for adventure, as it's sunny almost 90% of the time. It is a popular location for young professionals and students who want to escape the bustling of other major California cities. Beer lovers will be pleased to explore the craft beer scene, and it also features wineries, vineyards, and cellars. The city is constantly holding beer, food, arts, and music festivals, with the Redding Fire Festival being one of the most popular.

If you're visiting Redding, over 100 cities provide train routes going to this city through Amtrak and Amtrak Coast Starlight. You can also access the city by bus provided by Jefferson Lines. The town also has good transport links, with the dominant mode of transportation being the buses provided by the Redding Area Bus Authority.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Redding?

Main departure station: 1530 Yuba St

Most buses depart from the main station in Redding.

All bus stations in Redding:

  • 1530 Yuba St

Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: 592 Gayley Ave

Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • USC - 3492 S Hope St

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