There are 5 ways to get from Shasta Lake to Reno by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Sacramento
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 48m$87–122Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shasta Lake to Renocar 202.6 mi
3h 56m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
11h 24m$97–212Fly
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane RDD - RNO
6h 40m$59–324Bus
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus Redding
- Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus Reno
8h 43m$52–72
Shasta Lake to Reno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to Reno is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to Reno is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Shasta Lake to Reno. However, there are services departing from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Redding Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Shasta Lake to Reno. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Shasta Lake and Reno is 300 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shasta Lake to Reno without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 7h 48m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Shasta Lake to Reno, including transfers.
Shasta Lake to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Shasta Lake to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Shasta Lake to Reno is to bus via Sacramento which takes 7h 48m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 11h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Shasta Lake, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to Reno Amtrak via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, Redding Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to Reno via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, Redding Amtrak, and Sacramento in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
Bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shasta Lake to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Shasta Lake to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shasta Lake to Reno is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Shasta Lake to Reno.
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