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How to get fromPalm Springs to Placervilleby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Placerville by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 22m
    $54–340

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    16h 53m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    20h 44m

  4. Drive  507 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Placervillecar car 507 mi
    8h 45m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 27m
    $184–402

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 13m
    $294–839

  7. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    20h 13m
    $128–175

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & K St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 16h 53m.

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