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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Placervilleby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Placerville by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 4m
    $51–109

  2. Drive 166.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Placervillecar car 166.6 mi
    3h 22m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 44m
    $54–83

  4. Bus, train via Folsom

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus 50x / ...
    8h 38m
    $46–105

Santa Cruz to Placerville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 8h 44m.

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