There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta by 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 10m$219–329Bus
cheapest- 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 35m$56–93Drive 303.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Mount Shastacar 303.2 mi
5h 7m$56–80
San Jose to Mount Shasta by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Mount Shasta. 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Mount Shasta station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between San Jose and Mount Shasta is 356 miles. The road distance is 305 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta, including transfers.
San Jose to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Mount Shasta is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $210 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Mt Shasta via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Mount Shasta is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from San Jose to Mount Shasta.
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