There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Placerville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
4h 40m$18–36Drive 90.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Placervillecar 90.1 mi
2h 1m$17–24Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
4h 59m$20–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
5h 53m$20–35
Modesto to Placerville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Placerville is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Modesto and Placerville is 126 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Placerville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Modesto to Placerville, including transfers.
Modesto to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lodi Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Placerville is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Modesto to Placerville.
There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
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