What is the cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Shasta Lake and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Shasta Lake to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Shasta Lake and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Shasta Lake to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

The distance between Shasta Lake and San Jose is 301 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles.

How do I travel from Shasta Lake to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shasta Lake to San Jose bus from?

Shasta Lake to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shasta Lake to San Jose train from?

Shasta Lake to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

The best way to get from Shasta Lake to San Jose is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Shasta Lake to San Jose bus arrive?

Shasta Lake to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Shasta Lake to San Jose train arrive?

Shasta Lake to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Shasta Lake to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Shasta Lake to San Jose is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Shasta Lake to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Shasta Lake to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 15 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
9h 6m
$92–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
9h 28m
$44–89
Drive 250.6 mi
1. Drive from Shasta Lake to San Josecar 250.6 mi
4h 12m
$46–67
Line 15 bus, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 57m
$459–825

Shasta Lake to San Jose by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to San Jose Diridon Station via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 9h 28m.

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