There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Anderson by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
3h 37m$486–860Drive 233.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Andersoncar 233.1 mi
3h 54m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 49m$93–193Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
10h 27m$45–86
San Jose to Anderson by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Anderson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Anderson is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $480 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Anderson. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at South St at E. Center St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Anderson. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between San Jose and Anderson is 246 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Anderson without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from San Jose to Anderson, including transfers.
San Jose to Anderson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Anderson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Anderson is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Anderson, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to South St at E. Center St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 9 in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Anderson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Anderson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Anderson is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from San Jose to Anderson.
There are 63+ hotels available in Anderson.