What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Shasta Lake is 285 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake bus from?

Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake.

Where can I stay near Shasta Lake?

There are 71+ hotels available in Shasta Lake.

Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Shasta Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to MartinezAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Redding AmtrakCoast Starlight
8h 44m
Drive 199.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake199.4 mi
3h 49m
$37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Station
9h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
10h 37m
$59–110

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Shasta Lake.

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Distance: 283.1 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Redding Bus Station, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Shasta Dam Blvd and Grand River Ave via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, Redding Amtrak, and Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 1 in around 10h 37m.

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