There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Placerville by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
5h 57m$52–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
6h 5m$31–56Drive 182.9 mi
- Drive from Redding to Placervillecar 182.9 mi
3h 34m$34–49Train, bus via Folsom
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
7h 31m$55–113
Redding to Placerville by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Placerville is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Placerville is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Redding and Placerville is 205 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Placerville without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Redding to Placerville, including transfers.
Redding to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Placerville is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Redding to Placerville.
There are 60+ hotels available in Placerville.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, 8th & K Station, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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