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How to get fromPlacerville to Walnut Creekby bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Placerville to Walnut Creek by bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Bus, train via Richmond

    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 Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    4h 28m
    $46–92

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    5h 1m
    $18–48

  3. Drive  112 mi

    1. Drive from Placerville to Walnut Creekcar car 112 mi
    1h 58m
    $21–30

  4. Bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus bus 50x / ...
    2. Take the tram from Iron Point Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train
    6h 4m
    $22–51

Placerville to Walnut Creek by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Walnut Creek. 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 Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to MacArthur, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to N California Blvd and California Plaza via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Martinez, and Martinez Amtrak in around 5h 1m.

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