There are 4 ways to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 39m$139–264Drive 303.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Shasta to San Josecar 303.2 mi
5h 6m$56–80Bus
- 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 14m$69–120Bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- 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 4m$467–841
Mount Shasta to San Jose by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and San Jose is 356 miles. The road distance is 305 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Jose is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, 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 bus from Mt Shasta to San Jose via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 10h 14m.
- 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
- 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/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- 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
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Mount Shasta to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mount Shasta to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to San Jose is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Mount Shasta to San Jose.
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