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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 32m
    $95–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 15m
    $44–90

  3. Drive 250.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Shasta Lakecar car 250.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $46–67

  4. Caltrain, fly, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    6h 44m
    $459–825

San Jose to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 9h 15m.

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