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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    8h 10m
    $42–83

  2. Drive 205.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Shasta Lakecar car 205.4 mi
    3h 51m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 21m
    $86–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 13m
    $89–189

Truckee to Shasta Lake by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Truckee to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Sacramento, Redding Amtrak, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 10h 13m.

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