What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Vallejo Transit Center, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Placerville?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Placerville is 160 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Placerville bus from?

Santa Rosa to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Placerville bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Placerville is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Santa Rosa to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 52+ hotels available in Placerville.

Santa Rosa to Placerville - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
5h 40m
Drive 131 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Placervillecar 131 mi
2h 32m
$24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
6h 56m
$33–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejobus
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
6h 34m
Bus, train via Folsom
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x
7h 12m
Bus, train via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x
9h 9m
$43–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville.

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 34m.

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