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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Santa Maria to Redding. Traveling by bus from Santa Maria to Redding usually takes around 18 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 404 mi (650 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $180.97 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Maria to Redding?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Maria to Redding. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 18h 45m | $180.97 |
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 Santa Maria to Redding every day, with the average journey taking around 18 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Redding usually start from $181.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 404 miles from Santa Maria to Redding. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Maria to Redding. It leaves the station in Santa Maria at 5:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Maria to Redding. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Maria to Redding; ticket prices start at $87.50.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Maria?
Main departure station: 400 E Boone St
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
400 E Boone St
Where does the bus arrive in Redding?
Main arrival station: 1530 Yuba St
All buses from Santa Maria arrive at one main station in Redding.
All bus stations in Redding:
1530 Yuba St
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