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.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Oakland, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Salinas to Placerville?

The distance between Salinas and Placerville is 245 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 39m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where does the Salinas to Placerville bus arrive?

Salinas to Placerville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

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 64+ 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 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 Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
7h 39m
$34–116
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 Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
7h 42m
$52–115
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Placerville194 mi
3h 45m
$36–52
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
$61–98

Salinas to Placerville by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 7h 39m.

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