What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

The distance between Mount Shasta and San Rafael is 317 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Shasta to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $110 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus from?

Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

Train or bus from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus arrive?

Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mount Shasta to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to San Rafael is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Mount Shasta to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 451+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Mount Shasta to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mount Shasta and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
9h 21m
$117–235
Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Shasta to San Rafaelcar 270.8 mi
4h 31m
$50–72
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
9h 29m
$52–96
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
7h 18m
$70–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
10h 35m
$87–191

Mount Shasta to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

9h 29mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael.

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Distance: 315.5 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mount Shasta to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W via Dunsmuir Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Shasta to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 9h 29m.

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