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How to get fromPalo Alto to Placervilleby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Placerville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 27m
    $46–101

  2. Drive 140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Placervillecar car 140.7 mi
    3h 1m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 20m
    $50–76

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 18m
    $467–777

  5. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    9h 8m
    $46–103

Palo Alto to Placerville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 8h 20m.

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