There are 4 ways to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 52m$144–273Bus
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 Mt Shastabus
11h 3m$54–110Drive 312.7 mi
- Drive from Los Gatos to Mount Shastacar 312.7 mi
5h 15m$58–83Caltrain, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
8h 33m$472–849
Los Gatos to Mount Shasta by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at Mt Shasta via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Mount Shasta station. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Los Gatos and Mount Shasta is 366 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta, including transfers.
Los Gatos to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Los Gatos to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Mt Shasta via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 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
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- 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
Los Gatos to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Los Gatos to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Mount Shasta is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Los Gatos to Mount Shasta.
There are 50+ hotels available in Mount Shasta.