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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Shasta Lake by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SNA - RDD
    7h 33m
    $362–889

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    16h 55m
    $90–173

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 32m
    $232–496

  4. Drive 581.9 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Shasta Lakecar car 581.9 mi
    9h 32m
    $107–154

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus bus
    8h
    $221–691

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    7h 53m
    $312–951

Orange County to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 16h 55m.

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