There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
11h$68–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
13h 34m$118–280Drive 413.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Shasta Lakecar 413.9 mi
7h 16m$76–110Fly Portland International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, line 1 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane PDX - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus
10h 13m$81–438Fly Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
9h 15m$291–905Fly Portland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane PDX - MFR
- Take the bus from Medford Airport to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Klamath Falls to Redding Amtraktrain
12h 5m$210–476Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SEA - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus
10h 51m$232–1,091
Portland to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Shasta Lake is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Portland and Shasta Lake is 439 miles. The road distance is 416.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Shasta Lake without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Portland to Shasta Lake, including transfers.
Portland to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Shasta Lake is to bus which takes 11h and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Redding Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 12h 9m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–330
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Klamath Falls to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Redding Bus Station.
Portland to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Shasta Lake is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Portland to Shasta Lake.
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