What is the cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Shasta Lake and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Shasta Lake to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Redding Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Shasta Lake and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Shasta Lake to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

The distance between Shasta Lake and San Francisco is 263 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shasta Lake to San Francisco bus from?

Shasta Lake to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shasta Lake to San Francisco train from?

Shasta Lake to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Shasta Lake to San Francisco is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Shasta Lake to San Francisco bus arrive?

Shasta Lake to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Shasta Lake to San Francisco train arrive?

Shasta Lake to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Shasta Lake to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Shasta Lake to San Francisco is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Shasta Lake to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 828+ hotels available in San Francisco.

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
8h 13m
$39–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
8h 21m
$80–176
Drive 222 mi
1. Drive from Shasta Lake to San Franciscocar 222 mi
3h 43m
$41–59
Line 15 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
5h 4m
$453–816
Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
8h 35m
$80–174

Shasta Lake to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Shasta Lake, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Shasta Dam Blvd at Median Ave to San Francisco Bus Station via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1, Redding Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Redding Amtrak to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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