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How to get fromSan Mateo to Placervilleby subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Mateo to Placerville by subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. BART, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae 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
    6h 5m
    $40–75

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Placervillecar car 145.2 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. BART, train, bus via Folsom

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    7h 59m
    $41–76

San Mateo to Placerville by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Placerville. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, then take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from San Mateo to Placerville in around 2h 35m.

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