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How to get fromCalifornia to Eldorado National Forestby plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Eldorado National Forest by plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, line 60 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Pony Express Trail at Oak St.bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pony Express Trail at Oak St. to Eldorado National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $535–862

  2. Drive 435.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Eldorado National Forestcar car 435.2 mi
    7h 40m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Sierra-at-Tahoebus bus Sierra at Tahoe
    13h 10m
    $259–338

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Eldorado National Foresttaxi taxi
    16h 38m
    $289–509

  5. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Sierra-at-Tahoebus bus Sierra at Tahoe
    16h 34m
    $259–309

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Eldorado National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Eldorado National Forest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Eldorado National Forest via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Sierra-at-Tahoe in around 13h 10m.

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