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How to get fromSan Francisco to El Dorado Countyby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to El Dorado County by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 50m
    $16–36

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 33m
    $31–71

  3. Drive 147 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to El Dorado Countycar car 147 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39

  4. Train, bus via Folsom

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Safeway Plazabus bus 25
    7h 18m
    $33–69

San Francisco to El Dorado County by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to El Dorado County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and El Dorado County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Pony Express Trail at Oak St. via Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and Placerville Station Transfer Center in around 5h 50m.

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