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How to get fromSanta Maria to Shasta Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Maria to Shasta Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 37m
    $155–328

  2. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SBP - RDD
    10h 8m
    $52–310

  3. Drive 461.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Shasta Lakecar car 461.7 mi
    7h 57m
    $85–122

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SBA - RDD
    10h 22m
    $114–382

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane LAX - RDD
    11h 7m
    $289–757

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    11h 7m
    $319–694

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Maria to Shasta Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Shasta Lake. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Redding Amtrak, walk to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, then take the line 1 bus to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Maria to Shasta Lake in around 7h 57m.

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