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Mt. Shasta, California

Mount Shasta is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States, at approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano.

Type Town

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Siskiyou County Airport (SIY).

History

Mount Shasta is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States, at approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano.

Airports

Dunsmuir Muni-Mott Airport (MHS) 4.3 mi to the centre
Dunsmuir, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field (ROF) 31 mi to the centre
Montague, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Siskiyou County Airport (SIY) 33 mi to the centre
Montague, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mc Cloud Airstrip 10 mi to the centre
Mc Cloud, CA, US
Outdoor
Weed Airport 13 mi to the centre
Weed, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Siskiyou County Airport (SIY); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mt. Shasta, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Modoc County, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach