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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Alturas is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 26m.

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 26m 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 Margaritaville and Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Placerville to Alturas?

The distance between Placerville and Alturas is 306 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 which takes 9h 25m and costs $60 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m 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 Stateline Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Alturas?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Alturas is 274 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Placerville to Alturas.

Where can I stay near Alturas?

There are seven+ hotels available in Alturas.

Placerville to Alturas - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Placerville to Alturas by bus, car, or train

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
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Margaritaville to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
9h 25m
$60–78
Drive 272.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Alturascar 272.8 mi
6h 26m
$50–72
Bus, train
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
$52–95

Placerville to Alturas by bus and train

1Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Placerville to Alturas.

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Distance: 304.6 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

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 Stateline Transit Center, Margaritaville, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport in around 9h 25m.

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