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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Shasta Lakeby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Shasta Lake by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Reno Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 20m
    $155–240

  2. Drive 226.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Shasta Lakecar car 226.9 mi
    4h 25m
    $42–60

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    13h 29m
    $218–365

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane RNO - RDD
    7h 43m
    $189–510

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 39m
    $57–124

Lake Tahoe to Shasta Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Shasta Lake. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, take the taxi to Reno Amtrak, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Redding Bus Station, walk to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, then take the line 1 bus to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, 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.

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