What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs $500 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lake Shasta Caverns?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Lake Shasta Caverns. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd at Kennett St via Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Lake Shasta Caverns?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Redding Amtrak via Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Shasta Caverns is 243 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $260.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns bus from?

San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns train from?

San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns train arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Caverns.

Where can I stay near Lake Shasta Caverns?

There are 62+ hotels available in Lake Shasta Caverns.

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

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SFO - RDD
2. Take the taxi from Redding-Airport-RDD to Lake Shasta Cavernstaxi
3h 20m
$530–912
Drive 234.6 mi
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1. Drive from San Francisco to Lake Shasta Cavernscar 234.6 mi
4h 1m
$43–62
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 53m
$133–251
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
8h 23m
$78–129

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Lake Shasta Caverns via Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Redding Amtrak in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Lake Shasta Caverns via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, and Shasta Dam Blvd at Kennett St in around 8h 23m.

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