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.

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 $30 - $70.

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 Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Placerville bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Placerville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St 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 60+ hotels available in Placerville.

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

Q: 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 Transit Mall and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 8Th St & Capitol Ave and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Placerville by bus, train, car, or bus (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
$32–68
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
$26–67
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 15m
$35–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
8h 14m
$30–55

Santa Rosa to Placerville by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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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 Transit Mall to Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & K St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 8h 14m.

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