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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Placerville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Placerville is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Jose, Stockton and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Salinas to Placerville?

The distance between Salinas and Placerville is 244 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Placerville without a car is to train and bus via Oakland which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Salinas to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Placerville bus from?

Salinas to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Placerville bus arrive?

Salinas to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Placerville is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Salinas to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.

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

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

Train, bus via Oakland
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
7h 42m
$44–104
Drive 194 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Placervillecar 194 mi
3h 46m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
8h 40m
$54–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
9h 8m
$48–106

Salinas to Placerville by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 8h 40m.

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