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How to get fromPlacerville to Virginia Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Placerville to Virginia City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $222–265

  2. Drive 100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placerville to Virginia Citycar car 100.9 mi
    2h 16m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, taxi via South Lake Tahoe

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the taxi from Stateline Transit Center to Virginia Citytaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    $192–245

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  • Distance: 101 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Virginia City. However, you can take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye then take the taxi to Virginia City. Alternatively, you can drive from Placerville to Virginia City in around 2h 16m.

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