There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to McCloud by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Caltrain, fly, drive
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
- Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to McCloudcar
4h 43m$469–840Drive 310.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to McCloudcar 310.8 mi
5h 14m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 18m$162–288Bus
- 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 33m$89–152
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to McCloud is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to McCloud is to Caltrain and fly and drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $460 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to McCloud. 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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to McCloud station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between San Jose and McCloud is 312 miles. The road distance is 312.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to McCloud without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Jose to McCloud, including transfers.
San Jose to McCloud bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to McCloud train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to McCloud is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $160 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and McCloud, 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 McCloud via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Mt Shasta in around 9h 33m.
- 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
- 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 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
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
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to McCloud bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to McCloud train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to McCloud is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from San Jose to McCloud.
There are 38+ hotels available in McCloud.