What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Redding Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Palo Alto and Shasta Lake is 316 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Shasta Lake bus from?

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Shasta Lake train from?

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Shasta Lake bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Shasta Lake train arrive?

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Shasta Lake is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 73+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 57m
$96–209
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
11h 44m
$42–86
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Shasta Lakecar 247.4 mi
4h 19m
$46–66
Fly, line 15 bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
6h 20m
$457–823

Palo Alto to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 44m.

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