What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Placerville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, Stockton and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Placerville?

The distance between Mountain View and Placerville is 185 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Placerville without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Placerville?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Mountain View to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Placerville bus from?

Mountain View to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the Mountain View to Placerville bus arrive?

Mountain View to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Placerville is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Mountain View to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.

Mountain View to Placerville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Placerville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
6h 14m
$35–50
Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Placervillecar 140.3 mi
2h 52m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
8h 44m
Caltrain, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
5h 16m
$61–417
Train, bus via Folsom
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
8h 15m
$36–50

Mountain View to Placerville by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 8h 44m.

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