There are 3 ways to get from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hayward Station to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
3h 57m$66–116Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hillscar 119 mi
2h 11m$22–32Train, tram via Oakland
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 52m$66–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Castro Valley station to El Dorado Hills station. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Castro Valley and El Dorado Hills is 133 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 57m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills, including transfers.
Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.
Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills.
There are 144+ hotels available in El Dorado Hills.
What companies run services between Castro Valley, CA, USA and El Dorado Hills, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento Valley Station, take the vehicle to Historic Folsom Station, then take the taxi to El Dorado Hills. Alternatively, you can drive from Castro Valley to El Dorado Hills in around 2h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hayward Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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