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There is one daily train from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. Traveling by train from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville usually takes around one hour and 29 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in one hour and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 20m |
| Lowest price | $27.45 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The driver was very competent and focused even though it was a different route for him and there was another driver training him. The ride along driver was professional and respectful to the new guy and the passengers. Cons: If isn't broke no need to fix it. Tips: Be on time, wear a mask.
5.0
I didn’t have to drive and the bus driver was pleasant and professional.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1h 30m | $27.45 |
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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $27.
Trains departing from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves South Lake Tahoe at 1:00pm and arrives in Placerville about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Placerville 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 Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.
There are two stations in South Lake Tahoe where you can board the train to Placerville.
South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
Transp Ctr
Placerville has one train station.
Placerville Station Transit Ctr
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