There are 4 ways to get from Dunsmuir to San Jose by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 29m$110–230Drive 294.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunsmuir to San Josecar 294.8 mi
4h 57m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
10h 24m$94–160Train, fly, Caltrain
- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Redding Amtraktrain
- 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
7h 20m$476–860
Dunsmuir to San Jose by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to San Jose is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to San Jose is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunsmuir to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at San Jose via Sacramento Bus Station and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Dunsmuir and San Jose is 347 miles. The road distance is 296.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dunsmuir to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $110 - $230.
The train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose takes 9h 29m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dunsmuir to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Dunsmuir to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dunsmuir to San Jose is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Dunsmuir, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunsmuir to San Jose via Mt Shasta, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Dunsmuir to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Dunsmuir to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunsmuir to San Jose is 297 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Dunsmuir to San Jose.
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