There are 6 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
12h 56mDrive 373.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Shasta to Montereycar 373.3 mi
6h 17m$64–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 6m$249–384Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RDD - MRY
11h 20m$71–402Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 25m$176–280Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
10h 29m$103–349
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and Monterey is 424 miles. The road distance is 375.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 11h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Shasta to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mount Shasta to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Monterey is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Mount Shasta to Monterey.
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