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How to get fromLos Altos to Shasta Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 19m
    $98–204

  2. Drive 252.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Shasta Lakecar car 252.3 mi
    4h 24m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 397
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 50m
    $48–95

  4. Line 22 bus, Caltrain, fly, line 15 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    4. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus
    7h 3m
    $460–833

Los Altos to Shasta Lake by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 12h 50m.

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