There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
12h 10m$113–246Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
7h 58m$51–308Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
13h 31m$83–144Drive 320.1 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Shasta Lakecar 320.1 mi
5h 25m$59–85Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- 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
8h 22m$502–873
Monterey to Shasta Lake by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Monterey and Shasta Lake is 388 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake, including transfers.
Monterey to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 13h 31m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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 Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Shasta Lake is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Monterey to Shasta Lake.
There are 74+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.