There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City
best- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
3h 18m$234–322Drive 356.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parkscar 356.8 mi
6h 32m$66–94Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus 20
11h 31m$122–195Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus
- Drive from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to Redwood National and State Parkscar
12h 59m$116–228Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
- Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus
5h 1m$318–1,124Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus 20
12h 6m$98–149
San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks is to BART and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $230 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Redwood National and State Parks. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center via Perry St & 3rd St, Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between San Jose and Redwood National and State Parks is 350 miles. The road distance is 358.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks, including transfers.
San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from San Jose to Redwood National and State Parks.
There are 16+ hotels available in Redwood National and State Parks.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Redwood National and State Parks, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, and Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Airport to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
- Website
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
Bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- trinitytransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
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