There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Red Bluff by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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, bus
best- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m$74–146Drive 213.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Red Bluffcar 213.8 mi
3h 37m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h$76–114
San Jose to Red Bluff by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Red Bluff is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton and Chico Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between San Jose and Red Bluff is 256 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Red Bluff without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from San Jose to Red Bluff, including transfers.
San Jose to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Red Bluff is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from San Jose to Red Bluff.
Book your San Jose to Red Bluff bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Stockton and Chico Amtrak in around 9h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.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
More Questions & Answers
There are 15+ hotels available in Red Bluff.






