There are 5 ways to get from Shasta to San Francisco 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 Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
2h 5m$497–868Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 51m$38–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 9m$84–175Drive 220.7 mi
- Drive from Shasta to San Franciscocar 220.7 mi
3h 46m$41–59Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
8h 23m$80–173
Shasta to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shasta to San Francisco is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shasta to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $490 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shasta to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Old Shasta @ Buell Alley and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Redding Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Shasta to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Shasta and San Francisco is 230 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.
The best way to get from Shasta to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Shasta to San Francisco, including transfers.
Shasta to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Shasta to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Shasta to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $490 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 51m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Shasta, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Shasta @ Buell Alley to San Francisco Bus Station via Redding Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Shasta to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Shasta to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shasta to San Francisco is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Shasta to San Francisco.
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