There are 5 ways to get from Magalia to Placerville by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
4h 36m$86–114Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Magalia to Placervillecar 114.4 mi
2h 26m$21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
4h 47m$84–124Bus via Folsom
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
6h 19m$75–101Train, bus via Folsom
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
6h 22m$87–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magalia to Placerville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Magalia to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Magalia to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Magalia and Placerville is 155 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Magalia to Placerville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Magalia to Placerville, including transfers.
Magalia to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Magalia to Placerville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magalia to Placerville is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Magalia to Placerville.
There are 59+ hotels available in Placerville.
What companies run services between Magalia, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Magalia to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 4h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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