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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Shasta Lake?

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 46m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Shasta Lake?

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.

How far is it from Monterey to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Monterey and Shasta Lake is 388 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $90 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Shasta Lake bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Monterey to Shasta Lake train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Shasta Lake?

The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta Lake is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $380 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Monterey to Shasta Lake bus arrive?

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

Where does the Monterey to Shasta Lake train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Shasta Lake is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Monterey to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 72+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

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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
1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
12h 10m
$93–216
Drive 320.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Shasta Lakecar 320.1 mi
5h 25m
$59–85
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 46m
$72–120
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
7h 51m
$61–378
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
8h 21m
$502–873

Monterey to Shasta Lake by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 385.7 mi
Duration: 12h 10m

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 $90–210 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 46m.

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