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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Shasta Lake by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 21m
    $101–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 19m
    $52–99

  3. Drive 280.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Shasta Lakecar car 280.5 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–74

  4. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MRY - RDD
    7h 33m
    $197–515

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    7h 48m
    $468–840

Santa Cruz to Shasta Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Shasta Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 19m.

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