Alta, California
Alta: Located along Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada mountains, this Placer County community lies at an elevation of 3,606 feet.
About
Alta is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Alta
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2066,-120.8113 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 18:23:13 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 95701 |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Alta is located at 39°12'24"N 120°48'41"W (39.2065700, -120.8113300).
Alta map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
72°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph NNW
Today
Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 0 to 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Alta zip code is 95701.
County name: Placer, County
fips: 06061
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alta, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| PCV | Placerville, California | Mosquito Rd. and Clay St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Post Office | Alta (CA) | 95701 |
Other cities in Placer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Placer County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 144,725 | The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Rocklin | 70,159 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Lincoln | 48,996 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 | Census-designated place in California, USA |
| Auburn | 14,205 | City in California, United States |
| North Auburn | 13,022 | Census designated place |
| Loomis | 6,844 | City in California |
| Kings Beach | 3,796 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Colfax | 2,009 | City in California, USA |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,433 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Dollar Point | 1,215 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |