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How to get fromReno to El Dorado Countyby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Reno to El Dorado County by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to El Dorado Countycar car
    4h 53m
    $42–80

  2. Drive 101.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to El Dorado Countycar car 101.6 mi
    2h 28m
    $19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Harvey'sbus bus Airport
    2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 35m
    $33–43

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Map of how to get from Reno to El Dorado County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and El Dorado County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Pony Express Trail at Oak St. via Stateline, NV - Harvey's, Stateline Transit Center, and Placerville Station Transfer Center in around 5h 35m.

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