How far is Bakersfield from Redding?

Bakersfield and Redding are 410 miles (661 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bakersfield to Redding leave from Tufesa Bus Station and arrive at Redding Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bakersfield to Redding from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bakersfield to Redding on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 30m	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Bakerfield	8h 25m	6:40am	Redding	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	McKee Park & Ride	19h 15m	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:55am	McKee Park & Ride	19h 15m	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:40pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 30m	12:10am	Redding Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield 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 12 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 53mAverage Duration

404 milesDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $292	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $109	Average Duration12h 53m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Redding?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Redding

A
Redding Station
1600 Yuba St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,398 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Redding by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$130

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$130

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The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Redding was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $248 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-11-22.