What is the cheapest way to get from Carson City to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Carson City to Placerville is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson City to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Carson City to Placerville is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Carson City to Placerville?

The distance between Carson City and Placerville is 86 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carson City to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Carson City to Placerville without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $130 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Carson City to Placerville?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Carson City to Placerville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carson City to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson City to Placerville is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Carson City to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.

Carson City to Placerville - 2 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Carson City to Placerville by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Carson City to South Lake Tahoe Wye
2. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Placerville Station Transfer CenterSac/SLT Connecting Bus
2h 5m
$139–168
Drive 85.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson City to Placerville85.7 mi
1h 56m
$16–23

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carson City to Placerville.

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Distance: 85.7 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Carson City, NV, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carson City to Placerville. However, you can take the taxi to South Lake Tahoe Wye then take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Carson City to Placerville in around 1h 56m.

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