There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SAN - RDD
- Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Dunsmuircar
4h 44m$78–376Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
20h 17m$140–257Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
23h 3m$281–633Drive 714.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Dunsmuircar 714.3 mi
11h 49m$131–189
San Diego to Dunsmuir by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir is to fly and drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Dunsmuir. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Mt Shasta via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Dunsmuir station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
The distance between San Diego and Dunsmuir is 670 miles. The road distance is 718.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir without a car is to bus which takes 20h 17m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir, including transfers.
San Diego to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Dunsmuir is to bus which takes 20h 17m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 23h 3m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Dunsmuir, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Dunsmuir via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Mt Shasta in around 20h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 23h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Dunsmuir is 718 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from San Diego to Dunsmuir.
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