There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
12h 48m$160–318Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
8h 48m$59–324Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
13h 36m$92–161Drive 372.7 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Mount Shastacar 372.7 mi
6h 19m$68–99Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
13h 12m$113–233Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- 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
9h 12m$510–889Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane SFO - MFR
- Take the bus from Medford Airport to Newman United Methodist - Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Mt Shastabus
12h 3m$205–388
Monterey to Mount Shasta by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Mount Shasta. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Mt Shasta via Salinas, Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Mount Shasta station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Monterey and Mount Shasta is 443 miles. The road distance is 374.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta, including transfers.
Monterey to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Mount Shasta is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Mt Shasta via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grants Pass to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Medford Airport to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $13–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Medford Airport to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Mount Shasta is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Monterey to Mount Shasta.
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