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 45m.

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 45m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Salinas to Placerville?

The distance between Salinas and Placerville is 246 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 bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Salinas to Placerville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Salinas to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Placerville is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Salinas to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 65+ hotels available in Placerville.

Salinas to Placerville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Placerville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from 8th St. at I St. to Ray Lawyer Drive Park and RideC / ...
7h 43m
$51–137
Drive 194 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Placerville194 mi
3h 45m
$36–52
Train, bus via Oakland
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oakland
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from 8th St. at I St. to Ray Lawyer Drive Park and RideC / ...
8h
$68–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
8h 44m
$53–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to SacramentoCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
9h 8m
$41–80

Salinas to Placerville by bus, train, and tram

33Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Placerville via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, 8th St. at I St., and Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride in around 7h 43m.

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