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

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There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Shasta Lake by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    7h 50m
    $56–157

  2. Drive 205.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Shasta Lakecar205.4 mi
    3h 49m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    8h 44m
    $55–130

  4. Bus via Yuba City

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th Stbus70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Marysville to Redding Bus Stationbus
    10h 10m

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding AmtraktrainCoast Starlight
    10h 13m
    $86–186

Truckee to Shasta Lake by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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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 and Downtown Passenger Terminal in around 7h 50m. 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 in around 10h 13m.

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