There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Folsom by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
3h 12m$30–61Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 8th & O Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
3h 18m$19–29Drive 105 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Folsomcar 105 mi
1h 55m$20–28Fly, tram
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
4h 22m$65–410
Alameda to Folsom by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Folsom is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Folsom is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Alameda and Folsom is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Folsom without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Alameda to Folsom, including transfers.
Alameda to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Folsom is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Alameda to Folsom.
There are 112+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alameda to Folsom. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento Valley Station, then take the vehicle to Historic Folsom Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & O St, and 8th & O Station in around 3h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from 8th & O Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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