There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus via Sacramento
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111 / ...
7h 50m$66–108Drive 202.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Shasta Lakecar 202.2 mi
3h 58m$37–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
8h 56m$97–174Fly
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane RNO - RDD
6h 47m$61–340Bus
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus Reno
- Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Redding Area Bus Authority -bus Redding
9h 10m$51–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
11h 22m$100–211
Reno to Shasta Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Reno and Shasta Lake is 302 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Shasta Lake without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 7h 50m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Reno to Shasta Lake, including transfers.
Reno to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Shasta Lake is to bus via Sacramento which takes 7h 50m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $340 and takes 6h 47m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Portland, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
Bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Redding Area Bus Authority -
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Shasta Lake is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Reno to Shasta Lake.
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