There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Mount Shasta by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
4h 55m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 19m$81–159Drive 219.8 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Mount Shastacar 219.8 mi
3h 38m$41–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
5h 31m$48–107
Sacramento to Mount Shasta by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Mount Shasta is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sacramento Bus Station station and arriving at Mt Shasta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Mount Shasta station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Sacramento and Mount Shasta is 220 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Mount Shasta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Sacramento to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Mount Shasta is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Mt Shasta station.
Sacramento to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Mount Shasta is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Sacramento to Mount Shasta.
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