There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Shasta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane MRY - RDD
4h 57m$98–403Drive 318.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Shastacar 318.7 mi
5h 28m$59–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
11h 56m$113–245Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
13h 32m$80–137Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
5h 21m$544–928
Monterey to Shasta by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Old Shasta via Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Shasta. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Monterey and Shasta is 293 miles. The road distance is 320.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Monterey to Shasta, including transfers.
Monterey to Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Shasta is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 32m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Shasta, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Shasta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Shasta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Shasta is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Monterey to Shasta.
There are 69+ hotels available in Shasta.