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How to get fromMount Shasta to Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $175–256

  2. Drive 253.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Shasta to Sand Harborcar car 253.7 mi
    4h 53m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RDD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $196–520

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 9m
    $65–140

Mount Shasta to Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Shasta to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Shasta to Sand Harbor in around 4h 53m.

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