How far is Redding from Los Angeles?

Redding and Los Angeles are 509 miles (820 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Redding to Los Angeles leave from Redding Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disneyland, Rose Bowl Loop, California Science Center and Griffith Park.

Bus Redding to Los Angeles from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Redding to Los Angeles on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	Redding Station	12h 35m	10:35pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:35am	Redding Bus Station	11h 15m	10:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:50pm	Redding Station	12h 25m	2:15am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:55am	Redding Bus Station	15h	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:35am	Redding Bus Station	12h 30m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Redding to Los Angeles on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Redding Bus Station	12h 30m	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	11:35am	Redding Bus Station	11h 15m	10:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:55am	Redding Bus Station	15h	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Redding to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

15hAverage Duration

501 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $249	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $171	Average Duration18h 40m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5585 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 $94

Amtrak Redding Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was good. I didn’t like my first train was late, but I arrived to my destination on time.

Leroy M.

August 11, 2024

Loved it,it was so fun

Tyler J.

December 8, 2024

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 Redding Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Worst in person customer service imaginable at the Sacramento station. The AM gentleman on duty was no help at all and even laughed at the situation I was in, having missed my connecting bus. If I could I'd leave ZERO Stars.

Fernando A.

May 18, 2021

Absolutely terrible overall. Extremely sub par customer service and was several hours late on the bus arriving from and to destination.

Josh B.

August 7, 2019

Horrible experience. Everyone was rude, incompetente, disrespecfull, plain mean And bad workers. The bus was 4 hours late, It brokedown And they Lost my backpack And they don't know where It is.

Martin C.

November 27, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,325 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 Redding and Los Angeles?

Stops in Redding

A - Redding Station

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

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

How far is Redding from Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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

11/17

$102

11/18

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The cheapest trip from Redding to Los Angeles, US 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 Redding to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $96 to $219 for a bus ticket from Redding to Los Angeles, US 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.