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How to get fromPlacerville to Carmelby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Placerville to Carmel by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus bus C / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 9m
    $151–244

  2. Drive 211.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placerville to Carmelcar car 211.7 mi
    4h 3m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 13m
    $70–148

  4. Bus, train via Folsom

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus bus 50x / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 19m
    $68–145

Placerville to Carmel by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Carmel. However, you can take the taxi to Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride, take the bus to S Street at 65th Street, walk to University/65th Street Station, take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Carmel. Alternatively, you can drive from Placerville to Carmel in around 4h 3m.

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