What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Placerville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Placerville?

The distance between Santa Clara and Placerville is 177 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Clara to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Placerville without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Placerville?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Santa Clara to Placerville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Placerville is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Santa Clara to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 58+ hotels available in Placerville.

Santa Clara to Placerville - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clara to Placerville by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
5h 8m
$43–91
Drive 137.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Placervillecar 137.1 mi
2h 51m
$25–37
Train, bus via Folsom
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
6h 42m
$46–94

Santa Clara to Placerville by train and bus

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5h 8mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Placerville. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, then take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Clara to Placerville in around 2h 51m.

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