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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Alturas is to bus via Gardnerville Ranchos which costs $35 - $60 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Alturas is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Alturas?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Alturas. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Sacramento and Amtrak Reno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Placerville to Alturas?

The distance between Placerville and Alturas is 349 miles. The road distance is 274.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Alturas without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 46m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Placerville to Alturas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Alturas bus from?

Placerville to Alturas bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Alturas bus arrive?

Placerville to Alturas bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Alturas?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Alturas is 274 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Placerville to Alturas.

Where can I stay near Alturas?

There are six+ hotels available in Alturas.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Placerville to Alturas by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
9h 46m
$68–145
Bus via Gardnerville Ranchos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
3. Take the bus from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus
4. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
12h 11m
$36–57
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Placerville to Alturascar 272.8 mi
6h 4m
$50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
10h 35m
$74–115

Placerville to Alturas by bus and train

1Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.2 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Reno, and Amtrak Reno in around 10h 35m.

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