What is the distance between Redding and San Jose?

About 228 miles (368 km) separate Redding and San Jose.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to San Jose?

If you're headed to San Jose from Redding, chances are that your bus will leave from Redding Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Children's Discovery Museum, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Willow Glen, Winchester Mystery House and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

Bus Redding to San Jose from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Redding to San Jose on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:50pm	Redding Station	9h 50m	11:40pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
		1:50pm	Redding Station	8h 16m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures for Redding to San Jose on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:50pm	Redding Station	9h 50m	11:40pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
10:00am	Redding Station	8h 3m	6:03pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
1:50pm	Redding Station	8h 16m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:14 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Redding to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 7 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 43mAverage Duration

226 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $119	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $94	Average Duration7h 43m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Redding and San Jose?

Stops in Redding

A - Redding Station

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Redding to San Jose, US by bus

What is the distance between Redding and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Redding to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$64

11/14

$64

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$64

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$64

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The cheapest trip from Redding to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Redding to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $66 for a bus ticket from Redding to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-16.