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How to get fromSan Jose Diridon station to Placervilleby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to Placerville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 15m
    $44–93

  2. Drive 137.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to Placervillecar car 137.7 mi
    2h 49m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 55m
    $44–66

  4. Train, bus via Folsom

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    6h 49m
    $47–96

San Jose Diridon station to Placerville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 55m.

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