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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    5h 5m
    $32–66

  2. Drive 124.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Placervillecar car 124.8 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–33

  3. Bus

    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
    7h 5m
    $24–48

  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 Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    6h 46m
    $35–69

San Rafael to Placerville by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, 8Th St & K St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 7h 5m.

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