What is the cheapest way to get from Sparks to Placerville?

The cheapest way to get from Sparks to Placerville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sparks to Placerville?

The fastest way to get from Sparks to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sparks and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Sparks to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Stateline Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Sparks to Placerville?

The distance between Sparks and Placerville is 116 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sparks to Placerville without a car?

The best way to get from Sparks to Placerville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Sparks to Placerville?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sparks to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sparks to Placerville bus from?

Sparks to Placerville bus services, operated by South Tahoe Airporter, depart from Reno-Tahoe International Airport station.

Where does the Sparks to Placerville bus arrive?

Sparks to Placerville bus services, operated by South Tahoe Airporter, arrive at Stateline, NV - Harvey's station.

Can I drive from Sparks to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sparks to Placerville is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sparks to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 51+ hotels available in Placerville.

Sparks to Placerville - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sparks to Placerville by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Harvey'sbus Airport
2. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
4h 9m
$32–38
Drive 116.7 mi
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1. Drive from Sparks to Placervillecar 116.7 mi
2h 32m
$22–31
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the taxi from Colfax Amtrak Station to Placervilletaxi
5h 33m
$172–240

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Distance: 115.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Sparks, NV, USA and Placerville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Stateline, NV - Harvey's and Stateline Transit Center in around 4h 9m.

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