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How to get fromChico to Shasta Lakeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Shasta Lake by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus 1
    2h 53m
    $25–52

  2. Bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus 1
    2h 55m
    $6–10

  3. Drive 76.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Shasta Lakecar car 76.7 mi
    1h 26m
    $14–21

  4. Bus, line 1 bus via Chico Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Chico Transit Center to Yuba Street at Railroad Tracksbus bus 99X
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus 1
    3h 5m
    $6–10

Chico to Shasta Lake by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Redding Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 2h 55m.

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