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

From Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail

To get from Sacramento to Placerville in 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 39 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

159min$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

Alternative route from Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail via GOLD and 50X

To get from Sacramento to Placerville in Placerville, take the GOLD light rail from Sacramento Valley Station (EB) station to Iron Point Station (EB) station. Next, take the 50X bus from Iron Point Light Rail station to Placerville Station Transfer Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

157min$1.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
Bus - 50X50X
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
    Walk to Placerville
    Walk to
    Placerville
    Main Street
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sacramento to Placerville

The distance between Sacramento, Placerville and Placerville, Placerville is approximately 54.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 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.

Public transit stations close to Sacramento

Sacramento is located at Sacramento, Placerville and the nearest public transit station is Amtrak & Depot (WB).

Bus stations close to Sacramento:

  • Amtrak & Depot (WB)
  • 5th St & I St (NB)
  • J Street 423

Public transit stations close to Placerville, Placerville

Placerville is located at Main Street, Placerville and the nearest public transit station is Midtown Mall.

Bus stations close to Placerville:

  • Midtown Mall
  • Old Placerville City Hall
  • Main St. at Spring St.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sacramento to Placerville by bus and light rail via GOLD and 50X

To get from Sacramento to Placerville in Placerville, take the GOLD light rail from Sacramento Valley Station (EB) station to Iron Point Station (EB) station. Next, take the 50X bus from Iron Point Light Rail station to Placerville Station Transfer Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

157min$1.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
Bus - 50X50X
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
    Walk to Placerville
    Walk to
    Placerville
    Main Street
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line GOLD, Bus line 50X, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line GOLD, Bus line 50X.

  • 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 travelling time is 2 hr 39 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 Gold Line to Historic Folsom station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gold Line to Historic Folsom station near Placerville in Placerville.

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

    The total travel time between Sacramento in Sacramento and Placerville in Placerville by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 39 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 travelling between Sacramento and Placerville?

    Get off the light rail at the Gold Line to Historic Folsom stop, which is closest to Placerville in Placerville.

  • When is the first bus from Sacramento to Placerville?

    The first bus from Sacramento in Sacramento to Placerville in Placerville is Sac Commuter. It leaves the I Street 795 stop at 8:11 AM.

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

    The ride from Sacramento to Placerville costs $3.00.