There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Redding Municipal Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SNA - RDD
7h 24m$334–808Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
18h 39m$98–195Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
20h 43m$240–485Drive 592.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Shasta Lakecar 592.2 mi
9h 44m$109–157Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane LAX - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus
8h 2m$219–680Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
7h 45m$285–915
Irvine to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 18h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $330 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
The distance between Irvine and Shasta Lake is 559 miles. The road distance is 595.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake without a car is to bus which takes 18h 39m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake, including transfers.
Irvine to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Shasta Lake is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $330 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 18h 39m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 20h 43m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 18h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Redding Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–850
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Shasta Lake is 596 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Irvine to Shasta Lake.
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