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How to get fromSan Francisco to Placervilleby subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Placerville by subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. BART, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 8m
    $31–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    7h 20m
    $24–46

  3. Drive 128.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Placervillecar car 128.5 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–34

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    6h 43m
    $34–64

San Francisco to Placerville by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Roseville Amtrak, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 7h 20m.

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