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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    7h 50m
    $38–74

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 37m
    $84–177

  3. Drive 222.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Shasta Lakecar car 222.1 mi
    3h 43m
    $41–59

  4. Fly, line 15 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    6h 4m
    $453–817

  5. Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $80–174

San Francisco to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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