What is the travel distance from Oakland to Redding?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Redding start their journey at Emeryville Station and wind up at Redding Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Oakland to Redding from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Redding on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	7h 20m	11:55pm	Redding Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:46 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland 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 5 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 44mAverage Duration

193 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $118	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $115	Average Duration5h 44m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Redding?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in Redding

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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 Oakland Redding recent customer reviews

Wifi simply doesn't work. Even if I manage to connect, this is so slow that there is no point to use it. Bus was 3h late. Chairs were pretty comfy, though ☺️

Jakub M.

April 19, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Redding by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Redding?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$78

11/20

$94

Today

$101

11/22

No data

11/23

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11/25

$62

11/26

$72

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Redding was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $101 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-25.