There are 6 ways to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
9h 22m$63–118Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Shasta to San Rafael270.8 mi
4h 29m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
9h 32m$90–624Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RDD - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
7h 19m$78–296Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus StationGreyhound US0500
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
10h 39m$82–913Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Chico Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte StationR / ...
11h 1m
Mount Shasta to San Rafael by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $75.
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 22m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and San Rafael is 311 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to San Rafael is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 9h 32m.
Mount Shasta to San Rafael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to San Rafael is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Mount Shasta to San Rafael.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?
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 22m. Alternatively, 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 32m.
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mt Shasta to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
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