There are 4 ways to get from Placerville to Atwater by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or tram
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 Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 42m$30–46Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Placerville to Atwatercar 120.6 mi
2h 32m$22–32Bus via Folsom
- Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 29m$32–49Bus, tram, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x
- Take the tram from Iron Point Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Turlock Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to Atwater Transpobus T
9h 27m$30–44
Placerville to Atwater by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Atwater is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Placerville to Atwater is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Atwater. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Atwater Transpo via 8Th St & I St, Sacramento Bus Station and Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Placerville and Atwater is 193 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Placerville to Atwater without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Placerville to Atwater, including transfers.
Placerville to Atwater bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.
Placerville to Atwater bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Atwater is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Placerville to Atwater.
There are 36+ hotels available in Atwater.
What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Atwater Transpo via Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & I St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Merced Bus Stop, and Transpo in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Iron Point Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Turlock Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Website
- mercedthebus.com
Bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to Atwater Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- The Bus
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide




