There are 4 ways to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h$73–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Walnut Creek Station to Fairfield Transportation Centerbus B
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus
11h 15m$39–74Drive 216.5 mi
- Drive from San Ramon to Shasta Lakecar 216.5 mi
3h 35m$40–58Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 21m$82–172
San Ramon to Shasta Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ramon to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from San Ramon Valley Blvd and Fostoria Way and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Walnut Creek Station, Fairfield Transportation Center, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ramon to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Redding Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between San Ramon and Shasta Lake is 252 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake, including transfers.
San Ramon to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from Walnut Creek Station.
San Ramon to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from San Ramon to Shasta Lake is to train which takes 9h and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between San Ramon, CA, USA and Shasta Lake, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Redding Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ramon Valley Blvd and Fostoria Way to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Walnut Creek Station, Fairfield Transportation Center, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 11h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from Walnut Creek Station to Fairfield Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Ramon to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Fairfield Transportation Center station.
San Ramon to Shasta Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Redding Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ramon to Shasta Lake is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from San Ramon to Shasta Lake.
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