There are 6 ways to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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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 35m$461–812Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Josecar 241.4 mi
4h 9m$44–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 30m$92–192Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
11h 7m$48–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Redding-RDD to San Jose241.4 mi
4h 9mFly 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 9m$72–365
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 35m and costs $460 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Redding Regional Airport and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Redding Airport (RDD) and San Jose is 237 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose, including transfers.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 11h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Redding Airport (RDD), 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 Redding Regional Airport to San Jose Diridon Station via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5, Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- 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
- $85–420
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
- $65–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Redding-RDD to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to San Jose.
There are 436+ hotels available in San Jose.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Redding Airport (RDD) and San Jose. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.