There are 5 ways to get from Redding to San Jose by plane, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly, Caltrain • 3h 14m
Cheapest option
Train • 7h 43m
3 alternative options
Bus • 7h 7m
Bus, train • 7h 51m
Drive • 4h 3m
Redding to San Jose by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to San Jose is to train which costs $12 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 14m and costs $190 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Redding and San Jose is 247 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Redding to San Jose, including transfers.
Redding to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Redding to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to San Jose is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.
- Distance: 247.2 miles
- Duration: 3h 14m
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding to San Jose via Stockton in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $12 - $130 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $390
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- http://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/schedules.html
- One-way Senior / Disabled / Youth / Medicare Cardholder
- $3 - $5
- One-way Adult
- $7 - $10
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact 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
- $12 - $130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $45
- Child Coach - short notice
- $28 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $26 - $80
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $75
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - short notice
- $55 - $150
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $30 - $130
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15 - $60
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Redding to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Redding to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to San Jose is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Redding to San Jose.
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