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How to get fromArcata to Placervilleby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to Placerville by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 23m
    $102–160

  2. Bus, train via Redding

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    12h 29m
    $56–122

  3. Drive  319 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Placervillecar car 319 mi
    6h 47m
    $59–85

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ACV - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 37m
    $245–811

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    13h 24m
    $93–142

  6. Bus, train via Napa

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    13h 36m
    $96–149

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 27m
    $305–823

  8. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 10m
    $584–840

Arcata to Placerville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Arcata to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, 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 13h 24m.

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