What is the distance between Los Angeles and Redding?

The distance between the two cities is 509 miles (820 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Redding?

If you're headed to Redding from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Redding Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Redding from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to Redding on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Huntington Park - E Florence Ave	10h 40m	6:40am	Redding	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 2h	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 1h	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	UCLA	1d	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Redding

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Redding. The journey takes about 17 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

17h 14mAverage Duration

505 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $282	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $204	Average Duration17h 14m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,586 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles Redding recent customer reviews

This is been absolutely the worst trip I've ever taken in my life the driver all of a sudden says she's tired of driving she wants to stop she wants to be with her family she can't drive anymore she pulled over we sat in the desert for three and a half hours waiting for another driver then when we got to Sacramento we had to work 10 hours and 45 minutes for the next bus going to Redding this by far has been the worst experience in my life missed the business appointment paid for 2 nights hotel

Glenn V.

August 10, 2018

Bus arrived 2 hours late so I missed my transfer, was forced to wait for 4 hours between 4am-8am in Sacramento.

Alex C.

August 16, 2017

The bus was 2 hours delayed. The driver did not know where she was going. The wifi was slow. I was very disappointed.

Bethany C.

May 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Redding?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Redding

A - Redding Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Redding by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Redding?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Redding?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$96

11/14

$96

Today

$96

11/16

$96

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$96

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Redding was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $686 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-16.