There are 3 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 19m$111–241Bus
cheapest- 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
11h 20m$54–91Drive 327.2 mi
- Drive from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valleycar 327.2 mi
5h 34m$60–87
Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and Scotts Valley is 381 miles. The road distance is 329.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $80–200 and the journey takes 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 11h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Mount Shasta to Scotts Valley.
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