What is the cheapest way to get from California to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from California to Placerville is to train and bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 15h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from California to Placerville is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from California to Placerville?

The distance between California and Placerville is 444 miles. The road distance is 406.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from California to Placerville without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs .

How long does it take to get from California to Placerville?

It takes approximately 12h to get from California to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Placerville bus from?

California to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Placerville bus arrive?

California to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lodi Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from California to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Placerville is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from California to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.

California to Placerville - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from California to Placerville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
12h
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
15h 58m
$68–127
Drive 404.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Placervillecar 404.2 mi
6h 59m
$74–107

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Map of how to get from California to Placerville.

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Distance: 441.8 mi
Duration: 12h

What companies run services between California, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 12h.

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