What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Shasta?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Shasta?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Shasta?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Old Shasta via Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Shasta?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Monterey to Shasta?

The distance between Monterey and Shasta is 293 miles. The road distance is 320.6 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Shasta without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $95 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Shasta?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Monterey to Shasta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Shasta bus from?

Monterey to Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Shasta train from?

Monterey to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Shasta?

The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Monterey to Shasta bus arrive?

Monterey to Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Monterey to Shasta train arrive?

Monterey to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Shasta?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Shasta is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Monterey to Shasta.

Where can I stay near Shasta?

There are 79+ hotels available in Shasta.

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Shasta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
4h 50m
$98–423
Drive 318.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Shastacar 318.7 mi
5h 28m
$59–84
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
11h 56m
$98–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
13h 32m
$73–131
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
5h 20m
$544–928

Monterey to Shasta by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 291.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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