There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 55m$257–386Drive 360.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Mount Shastacar 360.6 mi
6h 4m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
11h 58mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
11h 19m$179–275
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Mount Shasta. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Mt Shasta via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Mount Shasta station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Salinas and Mount Shasta is 424 miles. The road distance is 362.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $250 - $390.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta, including transfers.
Salinas to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Mount Shasta is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $250 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 58m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Mt Shasta via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Salinas to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Salinas to Mount Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Mount Shasta is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Salinas to Mount Shasta.
There are 55+ hotels available in Mount Shasta.