Bus from San Francisco, US to Redding: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Redding on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Redding StationCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Redding StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Redding Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Redding Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Redding StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:31 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Redding

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
7h 55mAverage Duration
311 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Redding by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Redding?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Redding start from $85. The average price for this route is around $130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Redding?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Redding is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 311 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Redding route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Redding?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Redding at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Redding?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Redding generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Redding?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Redding?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Redding?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Redding?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$98
11-26
$98
Today
$90
11-28
$98
11-29
No data
11-30
$98
12-01
$90
12-02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Redding was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Redding, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $758 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-12-01.

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