Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Redding.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to ReddingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Redding. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Luis Obispo to Redding: Trip Overview
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Based on 5178 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $98.00
San Luis Obispo to Redding Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Redding was searched and found on Jun 8, 2025 with a price of $154To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Luis Obispo to Redding, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $154 to $474 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $154 which is on 2025-06-08.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Redding you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Redding, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Luis Obispo to Redding while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Redding?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Redding is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $145 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $98. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Redding, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Redding in about 12h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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