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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Redding to Sacramento. Traveling by bus from Redding to Sacramento usually takes around 3 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 25m |
Cheapest price | CA$38.42 |
Trips per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Redding to Sacramento?
Bus tickets for a trip from Redding to Sacramento cost CA$38.42 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 10 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CA$26.84 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Redding to Sacramento?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Redding to Sacramento. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus US | 4 | 3h 38m | CA$43.32 |
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 4 trips per day from Redding to Sacramento, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 147 miles from Redding to Sacramento. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Sacramento at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Redding to Sacramento, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Redding to Sacramento every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Redding to Sacramento without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Redding to Sacramento; ticket prices start at CA$30.20.
City Information
Redding
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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.
Sacramento
As the long-held capital city of California, Sacramento has a rich and vibrant history that is reflected in its historic buildings and quarters. The Old Sacramento Waterfront quarter is the best place to explore the city’s rich heritage. Boasting ages-old constructions and a quaint vibe that is reminiscent of the Wild West, the area allows visitors to travel back in time and relive the Gold Rush era. Among the most interesting destinations in the area is the California State Museum, located at the northern edge of the quarter. It offers numerous restored locomotives as well as exhibitions on the United States’ westward expansion. If history is not really your thing, then the Midtown quarter, which boasts a vibrant and expanding art scene, will be a great alternative.
Sacramento is famous for its vast tracts of farmland, so it makes sense that the best dishes are the ones made from locally-grown produce. Among the best places to try out homemade dishes are The Firehouse and The Kitchen. For a bit of an Asian taste, visit Mikuni in Midtown Sacramento.
The busiest bus station in Sacramento is located right in the heart of the city and offers bus service to Portland, Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, among many other places. The main Amtrak train station is the nearby Sacramento Valley Station, which also serves the Gold Line of the local transit light rail. The principal regional airport is the Sacramento International Airport, located 10 miles northwest of Downtown.
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 Sacramento?
Main arrival station: 420 Richards Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Sacramento.
All bus stations in Sacramento:
420 Richards Blvd
961 2nd St
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