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

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Redding to Sacramento.

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Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
€35.27
Avg. Price
€34.62
Daily Trips
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2
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2
Duration
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3h 13m
Duration
3h 55m

Bus from Redding to Sacramento: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Redding to Sacramento. Traveling by bus from Redding to Sacramento usually takes around 3 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance147 mi (236 km)
Shortest duration3h 5m
Cheapest price€30.36
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Bus lines2

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How much is a bus ticket from Redding to Sacramento?

Bus tickets for a trip from Redding to Sacramento cost €33.48 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.

Average bus ticket prices from Redding to Sacramento by travel date

€40€27€13MayJun

Bus tickets from Redding to Sacramento are expected to cost between €33 and €38 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Sacramento within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €33. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly avg. prices

€45€36€27€18€9JJASONDJFMAM
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Redding to Sacramento, mark your calendar for May. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just €26. However, taking the bus from Redding to Sacramento during November is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of €44. The best way to find deals on a trip in November is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

€67€54€40€27€133020100

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. Booking in advance, even by a few days, is the best way to find cheap bus tickets.

What bus companies travel from Redding to Sacramento?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Redding to Sacramento that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US23h 20m€36.48
Greyhound13h 5m€34.82
  • 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 2 trips per day from Redding to Sacramento, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Redding to Sacramento every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Sacramento usually start from €30.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Redding to Sacramento

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 147 miles from Redding to Sacramento. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 5 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.

Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Sacramento. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Redding to Sacramento, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 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 €22.34.

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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