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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 9m
    $82–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    7h 20m
    $37–76

  3. Drive 216.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Shasta Lakecar car 216.2 mi
    3h 35m
    $40–57

  4. Fly, line 15 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - 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
    6h 22m
    $454–818

Oakland to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 7h 20m.

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