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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Shasta Lake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SBA - RDD
    8h 41m
    $44–257

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    14h 50m
    $110–185

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 9m
    $199–401

  4. Drive 524.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Shasta Lakecar car 524.1 mi
    9h 10m
    $96–139

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    10h
    $244–735

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    9h 26m
    $264–669

Santa Barbara to Shasta Lake by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 14h 50m.

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