What is the travel distance from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville?

South Lake Tahoe and Placerville are 47 miles (75 km) apart.

Bus South Lake Tahoe to Placerville from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Placerville on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	1h 20m	3:05pm	Placerville Station Transfer Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	1h 40m	3:05pm	Placerville Station Transfer Center	No tags

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Placerville on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	1h 20m	3:05pm	Placerville Station Transfer Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	1h 40m	3:05pm	Placerville Station Transfer Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:49 PM PST.

Get from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,586 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5586 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Amtrak South Lake Tahoe Placerville recent customer reviews

Very comfortable

Vijay C.

September 21, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, CA by bus

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The cheapest trip from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, CA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $22 for a bus ticket from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-19.