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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Shasta Cavernsby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Shasta Caverns by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SAN - RDD
    2. Take the taxi from Redding-Airport-RDD to Lake Shasta Cavernstaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $153–495

  2. Drive 682.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Shasta Cavernscar car 682.5 mi
    11h 21m
    $125–180

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 20m
    $143–252

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 39m
    $309–622

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Lake Shasta Caverns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 634.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake Shasta Caverns, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Lake Shasta Caverns via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, and Shasta Dam Blvd at Kennett St in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Lake Shasta Caverns via Los Angeles and Redding Amtrak in around 21h 39m.

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