There are 6 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 6m$165–323Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RDD - MRY
9h 25m$50–253Bus
- 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 Salinasbus
13h 45m$91–155Drive 373.3 mi
- Drive from Mount Shasta to Montereycar 373.3 mi
6h 16m$69–99Bus, 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$113–233Bus, 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
9h 5m$507–890
Mount Shasta to Monterey by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $100.
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 and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
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 442 miles. The road distance is 375.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 13h 6m 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 train which takes 13h 6m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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 Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
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 16m to drive from Mount Shasta to Monterey.
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