What is the cheapest way to get from Placerville to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placerville to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Santa Clara. 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 10m.

How far is it from Placerville to Santa Clara?

The distance between Placerville and Santa Clara is 177 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.

How do I travel from Placerville to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Placerville to Santa Clara without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 5h 14m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Placerville to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Placerville to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Santa Clara bus from?

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

Where does the Placerville to Santa Clara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Placerville to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Santa Clara is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Placerville to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 541+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

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There are 5 ways to get from Placerville to Santa Clara 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 14m
$61–119
Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Santa Claracar 137.3 mi
2h 50m
$26–37
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
7h 10m
$46–75
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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 45m
$468–779
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
5h 34m
$42–95

Placerville to Santa Clara by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 10m.

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