There are 3 ways to get from Red Bluff to San Jose by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 2m$113–194Drive 213.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Red Bluff to San Josecar 213.8 mi
3h 37m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
8h 30m
Red Bluff to San Jose by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to San Jose is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Red Bluff to San Jose is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Red Bluff to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose via Chico Amtrak and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Red Bluff and San Jose is 256 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Red Bluff to San Jose without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 2m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Red Bluff to San Jose, including transfers.
Red Bluff to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Red Bluff to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Bluff to San Jose is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Red Bluff to San Jose.
There are 308+ hotels available in San Jose.
What companies run services between Red Bluff, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose via Chico Amtrak and Stockton in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- RABA
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- RABA
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