There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Dunsmuir by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h$110–230Drive 294.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Dunsmuircar 294.8 mi
4h 58m$54–78Bus
- 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 Mt Shastabus
9h 30m$79–148Caltrain, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 12m$476–862
San Jose to Dunsmuir by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Dunsmuir is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Dunsmuir is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Dunsmuir. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Mt Shasta via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between San Jose and Dunsmuir is 347 miles. The road distance is 296.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Dunsmuir without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $110 - $230.
The train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station takes 9h including transfers and departs once daily.
San Jose to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Dunsmuir is to train which takes 9h and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Dunsmuir, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Dunsmuir via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Mt Shasta in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- 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 San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Dunsmuir is 297 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from San Jose to Dunsmuir.
Book your San Jose to Dunsmuir train tickets online with Omio.
There are 38+ hotels available in Dunsmuir.