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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UC Santa Barbara | Redding Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Train Station | Redding Station | Fastest | |||||
| Train Station | Redding Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Santa Barbara (University of California), CA | Redding Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Redding Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Redding
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Redding. The journey takes about 14 hours 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Redding by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Redding?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Redding start from $128. The average price for this route is around $245. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Redding?
The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Redding is 22h 5m, covering a distance of 727 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Redding route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Barbara to Redding?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Redding at 2:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Redding?
A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Redding generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Barbara 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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Redding?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Redding was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $123To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Redding, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $123 to $786 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2026-01-04.
