There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Shasta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SAN - RDD
4h 20m$115–444Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
19h 48m$128–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
22h 21m$461–709Drive 668.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Shastacar 668.7 mi
11h 6m$119–171
San Diego to Shasta by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Shasta is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Shasta. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Old Shasta via Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Shasta. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
The distance between San Diego and Shasta is 626 miles. The road distance is 672.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Shasta without a car is to bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from San Diego to Shasta, including transfers.
San Diego to Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 48m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 22h 21m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Old Shasta via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal in around 19h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Shasta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Shasta is 673 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from San Diego to Shasta.
There are 80+ hotels available in Shasta.