What is the cheapest way to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake?

The fastest way to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Crater Lake and Shasta Lake is 287 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.

How do I travel from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 39m and costs $210 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Crater Lake to Shasta Lake is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 62+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

Crater Lake to Shasta Lake - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake by taxi, train, or car

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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Crater Lake to Chemulttaxi
2. Take the train from Chemult to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 39m
$210–322
Drive 193.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crater Lake National Park to Shasta Lakecar 193.1 mi
3h 59m
$36–51

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Distance: 285.8 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crater Lake to Shasta Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Chemult, take the train to Redding Amtrak, walk to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, then take the line 1 bus to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Crater Lake National Park to Shasta Lake in around 3h 59m.

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