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How to get fromSan Rafael to Placervilleby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Placerville by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 11m
    $26–61

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrakbus bus R / ...
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $21–40

  3. Drive 124.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Placervillecar car 124.8 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–33

  4. Train, bus via Folsom

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    6h 52m
    $29–64

San Rafael to Placerville by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Placerville. However, you can take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, then take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Placerville Station Transfer Center via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, Suisun-Fairfield, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 35m.

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