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

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There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Shasta Lake by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane ONT - RDD
    8h 51m
    $81–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $128–222

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 11m
    $241–487

  4. Drive 601 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Shasta Lakecar car 601 mi
    9h 54m
    $110–159

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    8h 30m
    $220–682

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    9h 31m
    $251–878

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SNA - RDD
    11h 58m
    $338–863

Riverside to Shasta Lake by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 17h 25m.

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