The average bus between Ontario and Shasta Lake takes 27h 39m and the fastest bus takes 23h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ontario to Shasta Lake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ontario and Shasta Lake. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ontario is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Shasta Lake at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 27h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 55m • 3 changes
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27h 45m • 3 changes
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23h 55m • 3 changes
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27h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Ontario station and arriving at Shasta Lake station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.
Ontario to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Ontario to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Bus Station.
The distance between Ontario and Shasta Lake is 845 km. The road distance is 966 km.
You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 17h.