What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake is to bus and fly and line 15 bus and line 1 bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $190 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

How far is it from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Seattle and Shasta Lake is 523 miles. The road distance is 589.9 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Shasta Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Shasta Lake bus from?

Seattle to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Shasta Lake train from?

Seattle to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train or bus from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

The best way to get from Seattle to Shasta Lake is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Seattle to Shasta Lake bus arrive?

Seattle to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Redding Bus Station.

Where does the Seattle to Shasta Lake train arrive?

Seattle to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Shasta Lake is 590 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Seattle to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 72+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

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

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Bus, fly to Redding Municipal Airport, line 15 bus, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SEA - RDD
3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus
4. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Avebus
7h 25m
$199–1,011
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
15h 30m
$87–164
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
18h 1m
$177–390
Drive 586.4 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Shasta Lakecar 586.4 mi
10h 14m
$107–155
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
10h 23m
$124–488

Seattle to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

15h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 519.5 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Redding Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $170–390 and the journey takes 16h 36m.

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