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How to get fromSan Jose to Shastaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Shasta by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 299x to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus 299X
    8h 57m
    $93–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 299x to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus
    9h 55m
    $44–85

  3. Drive 267.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Shastacar car 267.9 mi
    5h
    $49–71

  4. Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 299x to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus
    7h 9m
    $460–826

San Jose to Shasta by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Garden via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 299x in around 9h 55m.

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