How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Redding?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Redding start from R 2 368. The average price for this train route is around R 2 555. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Redding?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Redding is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 991 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Redding route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Redding?

The earliest train from San Diego to Redding departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Redding from R 2 170 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Redding on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	22h 15m	14:25	Redding Station	Cheapest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	20h 55m	03:05	Redding Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:48 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Redding

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Redding. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 296, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

20h 35mAverage duration

986 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 296 - R 5 189	Average duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 368 - R 19 892	Average duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 249

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Redding by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Redding?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Redding start from R 2 368. The average price for this train route is around R 2 555. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Redding?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Redding is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 991 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Redding route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Redding?
The earliest train from San Diego to Redding departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 2 170

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R 2 170

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R 2 170

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Redding was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 170

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 170 to R 10 784 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Redding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 170, which is on 2026-01-31.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Redding?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time20h 35m	Avg priceR 3 340	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time20h 55m	Avg priceR 2 555	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Redding is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 555 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 368. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Redding, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Redding in about 20h 35m – that's the fastest way to get there!