What is the travel distance from Redding to Oakland?

The distance separating Redding and Oakland is 194 miles (313 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Redding to Oakland start their journey at Redding Station and wind up at West Oakland BART Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Redding to Oakland from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Redding to Oakland on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Redding Station	6h 44m	4:44pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
11:35am	Redding Bus Station	5h 50m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest
1:50pm	Redding Station	6h 52m	8:42pm	Jack London Square	No tags
10:00am	Redding Station	6h 33m	4:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
1:50pm	Redding Station	6h 43m	8:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:34 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Redding to Oakland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 6 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

6h 23mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $146	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $79	Average Duration6h 23m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Redding and Oakland?

Stops in Redding

A - Redding Station

Stops in Oakland

A - West Oakland BART Station

B - Emeryville Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Redding to Oakland by bus

What is the travel distance from Redding to Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to Oakland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$61

11/13

$55

Today

$55

11/15

$55

11/16

No data

11/17

No data

11/18

$40

11/19

No data

The cheapest trip from Redding to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $75 for a bus ticket from Redding to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.