There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Shasta by train, plane, 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.
Caltrain, fly
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
3h 43m$501–880Bus
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 Redding Bus Stationbus
9h 1m$46–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 18m$95–191Drive 249.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Shastacar 249.2 mi
4h 16m$46–66
San Jose to Shasta by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Shasta is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Shasta is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Shasta. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Old Shasta via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Shasta. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between San Jose and Shasta is 252 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Shasta without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from San Jose to Shasta, including transfers.
San Jose to Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Shasta is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Old Shasta via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- 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 Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- $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
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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 Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Shasta is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from San Jose to Shasta.
There are 83+ hotels available in Shasta.