There are 5 ways to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
8h 40m$46–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
9h 9m$122–246Drive 274.6 mi
- Drive from Mount Shasta to San Franciscocar 274.6 mi
4h 37m$51–73Bus, fly
- 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
6h 11m$460–832Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 28m$92–192
Mount Shasta to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and San Francisco is 309 miles. The road distance is 276.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Francisco is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mt Shasta to San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Shasta to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Dunsmuir Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Richmond, and Richmond in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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 San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Shasta to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mount Shasta to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to San Francisco is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Mount Shasta to San Francisco.
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