How to get from Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail?

Sacramento to Placerville - Light Rail Schedule

The GOLD light rail from Sacramento to Placerville runs from 3:49 AM to 10:49 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail

To get from Sacramento to Placerville, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GOLD light rail from Sacramento Valley Station (EB) station to Iron Point Station (EB) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50X bus and finally take the 20 bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center station to Old Placerville City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Sacramento may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Placerville on the Moovit app.

158min$3.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
Bus - 50X50X
Bus - 2020
Walk to Placerville
Leaves from Sacramento Valley Station (EB)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sacramento Valley Station (EB)
    ID 7093
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for light rail
    GOLD
    Gold Line to Historic Folsom
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Iron Point Station (EB)
    ID 7083
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Iron Point Light Rail
    ID EDT600
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 50X50X
    Wait for bus
    50X
    Placerville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Placerville Station Transfer Center
    ID EDT902
    85 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Placerville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Placerville City Hall
    ID EDT212
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Placerville
    Walk to
    Placerville
    Main Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sacramento to Placerville

The distance between Sacramento and Placerville is approximately 54.38 mi, which can typically be traveled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Placerville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Sacramento to Placerville

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Sacramento to Placerville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sacramento) and destination (Placerville), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Light Rail line GOLD, Bus line 50X, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Sacramento and Placerville?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The GOLD light rail line goes from Sacramento Valley Station (EB) station near Sacramento in Sacramento to Iron Point Station (EB) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Iron Point Station (EB) station near Placerville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sacramento to Placerville by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Sacramento and Placerville by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Sacramento to get to Placerville?

    Get on the GOLD light rail from the Sacramento Valley Station (EB) station near Sacramento in Sacramento.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when traveling between Sacramento and Placerville?

    Get off the light rail at the Iron Point Station (EB) stop, which is closest to Placerville.

  • When is the last bus from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The last bus from Sacramento in Sacramento to Placerville in Placerville is the Sac/SLT Connecting Bus line. It leaves the Sacramento - Amtrak stop at 2:45 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The ride from Sacramento to Placerville costs $3.00.

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