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How to get fromLos Angeles to Placer Countyby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, taxi, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Placer County by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, taxi, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $223–482

  2. Drive  439.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Placer Countycar car 439.3 mi
    7h 51m
    $81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Colfaxbus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h 2m
    $135–196

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    16h 57m
    $399–595

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $272–788

  6. 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 Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    7h 15m
    $399–770

  7. 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 Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    7h 8m
    $588–816

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, taxi

    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 train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Colfax Amtrak Station to Placer Countytaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $171–595

  9. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, taxi

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Colfax to Placer Countytaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    $162–593

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $264–818

  11. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from J St & 8th St to Colfax Depotbus bus 60
    12h 9m
    $164–204

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Placer County via Sacramento Bus Station and Colfax in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Placer County via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 16h 57m.

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