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How to get fromGrand Junction to Placervilleby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Placerville by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $114–660

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    25h 22m
    $92–298

  3. Drive 835.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Placervillecar car 835.2 mi
    14h 43m
    $153–221

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GJT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 18m
    $118–540

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GJT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 25m
    $130–610

Grand Junction to Placerville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Placerville. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal A, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, then take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Sacramento and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 25h 22m.

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