What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Shasta and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Mount Shasta and Santa Cruz is 386 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz bus from?

Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

Where does the Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 126+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
10h 42m
$141–271
Drive 333.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Shasta to Santa Cruzcar 333.1 mi
5h 40m
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 16m
$76–132
Bus, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
8h 7m
$476–855

Mount Shasta to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.7 mi
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 11h 16m.

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