What is the cheapest way to get from Placerville to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placerville to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at San Jose via Sacramento and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Placerville to Palo Alto?

The distance between Placerville and Palo Alto is 190 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

How do I travel from Placerville to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Placerville to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Placerville to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Placerville to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Palo Alto bus from?

Placerville to Palo Alto bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Placerville to Palo Alto bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Palo Alto is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Placerville to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Placerville to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Placerville to Palo Alto by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus, train via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus C / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 49m
$65–125
Drive 141 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Palo Altocar 141 mi
3h 1m
$26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
7h 31m
$50–76
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
5h 22m
$468–781
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 9m
$46–101
Bus, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
8h 33m
$46–103

Placerville to Palo Alto by bus and train

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 31m.

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