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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 17m
    $117–235

  2. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, line 15 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - 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
    9h 52m
    $53–311

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 25m
    $91–148

  4. Drive 307.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Shasta Lakecar car 307.9 mi
    5h 10m
    $57–82

  5. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    8h 32m
    $480–870

Salinas to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 10h 25m.

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