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

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

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  1. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SAN - RDD
    7h 1m
    $71–365

  2. 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 2m
    $104–198

  3. 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
    22h 35m
    $261–556

  4. Drive 670.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Shasta Lakecar car 670.1 mi
    11h 3m
    $123–177

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    7h 55m
    $147–378

San Diego to Shasta Lake by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 20h 2m.

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