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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 10m
    $193–316

  2. Drive  320.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Shasta Lakecar car 320.1 mi
    5h 25m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 46m

  4. Fly, line 15 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus
    9h 8m
    $66–408

Monterey to Shasta Lake by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 13h 46m.

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