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Placerville to South Lake Tahoe Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe per day. The average train journey from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe takes one hour and 40 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as one hour and 30 minutes.

Distance47 mi (75 km)
Fastest train1h 30m
Lowest price$30.88
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

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Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe

(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Cynthia

November 27, 2024- Visiting friends

Amtrak

Pros: Got to look at the lovely scenery. Stress free and perfectly comfortable! Great trip! Cons: Na. Tips: The bus was late per schedule time in; however, apparently it has plenty of travel time baked into it. We arrived on time!

5.0

Linda

February 2, 2024- Solo travel

Amtrak

Easy to book and convenient

5.0

Kelly

June 23, 2023- Solo travel

Amtrak

Pros: Great comfortable ride. I loved the scenery from a higher point of ride. The driver Joshua is a superb driver. I waited for him to finish offloading the luggage to let him know. Tips: The view of the American River and surroundings from seated in the bus is much more visually satisfying than in the seat of an average vehicle.

Price trends for trains from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe

Average train ticket prices from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe by month

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Which train should you take from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11h 40m$30.88

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $31.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe

Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.
The distance between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe is approximately 47 miles, or 75 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 30 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Placerville at 11:00am and arrives in South Lake Tahoe about an hour later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to South Lake Tahoe with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Placerville?

Main departure station: Placerville Station Transit Ctr

There is one train station in Placerville.

All train stations in Placerville:

  • Placerville Station Transit Ctr

Where is the train station in South Lake Tahoe?

Main arrival station: South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd

South Lake Tahoe receives travelers from Placerville at its two active train stations.

Train stations in South Lake Tahoe:

  • South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd

  • Transp Ctr

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