- Must visit
California Academy of Sciences
Renowned science museum with rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium. Interactive exhibits make it a standout for all ages.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€39
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€42
Fastest journey on Sep 17
7 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
8 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 17
2
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €627.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€85 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €627 Average price |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average €89.
A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average €627.
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
The table below shows live departures for Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 2:55 AM Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave, CA | 9h40 | 12:35 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:50 AM Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave, CA | 7h25 | 5:15 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €68 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and round up or tip $1 at cafes for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mt Shasta, CA to San Francisco, CA buses use the Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 station pair. Use this guide to compare Mt Shasta, CA and San Francisco, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave. ATMs are available at Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave.
Ticket office support is available at Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave.
Available at Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mount Shasta, Commercial Ave.
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
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