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How to get fromSan Rafael to Shastaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Shasta by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus
    9h 11m
    $85–175

  2. Drive 235.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Shastacar car 235.8 mi
    4h 25m
    $43–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus
    9h 47m
    $63–108

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus
    7h 5m
    $476–838

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Gardenbus bus 299X
    9h 55m
    $90–187

San Rafael to Shasta by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to SR 299 @ Round Mountain Garden via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal in around 9h 47m.

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