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How to get fromSunnyvale to Shasta Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Shasta Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 46m
    $95–198

  2. Drive 253.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Shasta Lakecar car 253.1 mi
    4h 16m
    $47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 9m
    $84–138

  4. Caltrain, fly, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane SFO - RDD
    3. Take the bus from Redding Regional Airport to Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5bus bus
    6h 30m
    $458–824

Sunnyvale to Shasta Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 9m.

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