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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Salinas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento, Stockton and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Placerville to Salinas?

The distance between Placerville and Salinas is 243 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Salinas without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 58m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Placerville to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Salinas bus from?

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

Where does the Placerville to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Placerville to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Salinas is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Placerville to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 175+ hotels available in Salinas.

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

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

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 - AmtrakSac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinasCoast Starlight
7h 58m
$42–90
Drive 195.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Salinas195.3 mi
3h 44m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stockton
3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
8h 35m
Bus, train via Folsom
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point station50x
2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinasCoast Starlight
8h 57m
$44–93

Placerville to Salinas by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Salinas via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose in around 8h 35m.

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