There are 5 ways to get from Anderson to San Jose by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 52m$484–855Drive 233.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anderson to San Josecar 233.1 mi
3h 54m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 24m$92–192Bus
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
10h 5m$44–86Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RDD - SJC
4h 26m$102–427
Anderson to San Jose by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anderson to San Jose is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Anderson to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 52m and costs $480 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Anderson to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Balls Ferry Blvd at Freeman St and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Anderson to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Anderson and San Jose is 245 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Anderson to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Anderson to San Jose, including transfers.
Anderson to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Anderson to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Anderson to San Jose is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $430 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Anderson, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balls Ferry Blvd at Freeman St to San Jose Diridon Station via Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Anderson to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Anderson to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anderson to San Jose is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Anderson to San Jose.
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