There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 26m$96–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus Greyhound US0500
10h 52m$36–75Drive 274.1 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shastacar 274.1 mi
5h 17m$50–73
South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta. However, there are services departing from Us 50 and arriving at Mt Shasta via South Lake Tahoe Wye, 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Mount Shasta is 328 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta.
There are 48+ hotels available in Mount Shasta.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Mount Shasta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Us 50 to Mt Shasta via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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