What is the cheapest way to get from Placerville to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to San Jose is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placerville to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Placerville to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to San Jose. 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 6h 50m.

How far is it from Placerville to San Jose?

The distance between Placerville and San Jose is 180 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.

How do I travel from Placerville to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Placerville to San Jose without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 5h 31m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Placerville to San Jose?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Placerville to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to San Jose bus from?

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

Where does the Placerville to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Placerville to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to San Jose is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Placerville to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Placerville to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Placerville to San Jose 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 San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 31m
$61–119
Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to San Josecar 137.2 mi
2h 49m
$25–37
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
6h 50m
$46–70
Bus, fly, Caltrain
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
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 45m
$470–784
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 San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 51m
$42–95

Placerville to San Jose by bus

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to San Jose via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, and Stockton in around 6h 50m.

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