What is the cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Placerville is to bus which costs $10 - $18 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vacaville to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Placerville is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Vacaville and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Vacaville to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Vacaville Transportation Center and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Mrak Hall Drive & Old Davis Road, UC Davis Memorial Union and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Vacaville to Placerville?

The distance between Vacaville and Placerville is 100 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

How do I travel from Vacaville to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Placerville without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $21 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Vacaville to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Placerville bus from?

Vacaville to Placerville bus services, operated by Yolobus, depart from UC Davis Memorial Union station.

Where does the Vacaville to Placerville bus arrive?

Vacaville to Placerville bus services, operated by Yolobus, arrive at J St. at 8th St. station.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Placerville is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Vacaville to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 64+ hotels available in Placerville.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Vacaville to Placerville by train, bus, car, or tram

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to SacramentoCapitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer CenterSac/SLT Connecting Bus
4h 46m
$21–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from UC Davis Memorial Union to J St. at 8th St.42B / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer CenterSac/SLT Connecting Bus
5h 3m
$10–18
Drive 75.1 mi
1. Drive from Vacaville to Placerville75.1 mi
1h 18m
$14–20
Train, tram, bus
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramento
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Iron Point Station
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
6h 18m
$24–34
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from UC Davis Memorial Union to J St. at 8th St.42B
2. Take the tram from 7th & I/County Center Station to Iron Point Station
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
6h 25m
$13–21

Vacaville to Placerville by bus and train

7Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Mrak Hall Drive & Old Davis Road, Hutchison Drive & California Way, UC Davis Memorial Union, J St. at 8th St., and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 5h 3m.

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