There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Shasta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
3h 22m$496–873Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
7h 6m$39–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
6h 55m$83–166Drive 214.8 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Shastacar 214.8 mi
3h 38m$40–57
Oakland to Shasta by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Shasta is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Shasta is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $490 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Old Shasta via Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Oakland and Shasta is 240 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Shasta without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Oakland to Shasta, including transfers.
Oakland to Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Shasta is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $490 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- 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 Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Oakland to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Shasta is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Oakland to Shasta.
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