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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Truckee is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Truckee is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $25.

How far is it from Placerville to Truckee?

The distance between Placerville and Truckee is 105 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Truckee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Placerville to Truckee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Placerville to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Truckee is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Placerville to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Truckee.

Placerville to Truckee - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Placerville to Truckee by taxi, train, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Placerville to Colfax Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
3h 20m
$154–232
Drive 92 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Truckee92 mi
1h 51m
$17–25

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Truckee. However, you can take the taxi to Colfax Amtrak Station then take the train to Truckee Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Placerville to Truckee in around 1h 51m.

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