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How to get fromBakersfield to Shasta Lakeby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    12h 20m
    $72–139

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 34m
    $245–478

  3. Drive 444.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Shasta Lakecar car 444.1 mi
    7h 22m
    $81–118

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane BFL - RDD
    7h 33m
    $87–383

  5. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    13h 2m
    $125–230

Bakersfield to Shasta Lake by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 4 times a day.

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