What is the cheapest way to get from Placerville to Carson City?

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Carson City is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placerville to Carson City?

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Carson City is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Placerville to Carson City?

The distance between Placerville and Carson City is 86 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

How do I travel from Placerville to Carson City without a car?

The best way to get from Placerville to Carson City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 15m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Placerville to Carson City?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Placerville to Carson City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Placerville to Carson City?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Carson City is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Placerville to Carson City.

Where can I stay near Carson City?

There are 422+ hotels available in Carson City.

Placerville to Carson City - 2 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Placerville to Carson City by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to South Lake Tahoe WyeSac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Carson City
2h 15m
$132–175
Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Carson City85.6 mi
1h 56m
$16–23

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Placerville to Carson City.

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Carson City. However, you can take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye then take the taxi to Carson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Placerville to Carson City in around 1h 56m.

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