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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $87–198

  2. Drive 251 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Shasta Lakecar car 251 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–67

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 36m
    $48–95

  4. Caltrain, fly, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 38m
    $458–825

Santa Clara to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento, Redding Amtrak, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 36m.

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