What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Salinas and Shasta Lake is 368 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Shasta Lake bus from?

Salinas to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Shasta Lake train from?

Salinas to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

The best way to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Salinas to Shasta Lake bus arrive?

Salinas to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Salinas to Shasta Lake train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Shasta Lake is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Salinas to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 71+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

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There are 3 ways to get from Salinas to Shasta Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
10h 17m
$90–207
Drive 307.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Shasta Lakecar 307.9 mi
5h 10m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
11h 53m
$69–109

Salinas to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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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 $85–210 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 53m.

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