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How to get fromLos Angeles to El Dorado Countyby plane, bus, train, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to El Dorado County by plane, bus, train, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h
    $132–317

  2. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Pony Express Trail at Oak St.bus bus
    8h 38m
    $70–390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Safeway Plazabus bus 25
    12h 20m
    $82–114

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Safeway Plazabus bus 25
    18h 7m
    $185–373

  5. Drive 418.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to El Dorado Countycar car 418.7 mi
    7h 38m
    $77–111

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $181–673

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - 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
    9h 37m
    $351–706

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - 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
    9h 34m
    $540–802

  9. Bus via Lodi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    13h 11m
    $70–133

Los Angeles to El Dorado County by train, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and El Dorado County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Safeway Plaza via SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc, University/65th Street Station, Iron Point Station, and Iron Point station in around 12h 20m.

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