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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Placerville is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Placerville is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Placerville?

The distance between Gilroy and Placerville is 210 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Placerville without a car is to Caltrain and train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Gilroy to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Placerville bus from?

Gilroy to Placerville bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where does the Gilroy to Placerville bus arrive?

Gilroy to Placerville bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 1st & Santa Clara station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Placerville is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Gilroy to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 64+ hotels available in Placerville.

Gilroy to Placerville - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Placerville by 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.

Caltrain, train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
6h 55m
$48–89
Drive 166.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Placerville166.7 mi
3h 17m
$31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to 1st & Santa Clara68
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
7h 42m
$58–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
9h 20m
$46–88

Gilroy to Placerville by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.6 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Placerville Station Transfer Center via 1st & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 1st, Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 7h 42m.

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