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

The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to Redding start from £46. The average price for this route is around £70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Francisco to Redding?

The average bus journey time from San Francisco to Redding is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 193 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

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 .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Redding?

The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Redding at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 16:00.

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

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

Which 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.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus San Francisco to Redding from £40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to Redding on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:40	Mission St & Fremont St	7h	13:40	Redding Station	Cheapest
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 20m	12:50	Redding Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 55m	23:55	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Redding on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:40	Mission St & Fremont St	7h	13:40	Redding Station	Cheapest
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 20m	12:50	Redding Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 55m	23:55	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Redding on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:55	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 45m	13:40	Redding Station	Cheapest
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	6h 20m	12:50	Redding Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	7h 55m	23:55	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	6h 15m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:28 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 £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 55mAverage duration

193 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Redding?

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Visit page
B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Stops in Redding

A
Redding Station
1600 Yuba St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £46

Greyhound San Francisco Redding recent customer reviews

A woman comes in yell at Sacremanto station stating that the bus broke down and they have no updates! It was a one hour 30 mins delay, how would a company like that not have a plan B? It was terrible.

Marieham M.

20 January 2018

Thank u greyhound

Joseph B.

8 February 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,461 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Redding?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to Redding start from £46. The average price for this route is around £70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Francisco to Redding?
The average bus journey time from San Francisco to Redding is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 193 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
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.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Redding?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Redding at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 16:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Redding?
A bus journey from San Francisco to Redding produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Redding?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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

25/11

£53

26/11

£53

Today

£49

28/11

£53

29/11

No data

30/11

£53

01/12

£49

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Redding was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £49

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 £49 to £408 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 £49, which is on 2025-12-01.