There are 3 ways to get from California to Folsom by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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California to Folsom by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Folsom is to train which costs $70 - $130 and takes 15h 11m.
The fastest way to get from California to Folsom is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from California to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
The distance between California and Folsom is 424 miles. The road distance is 396.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Folsom without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from California to Folsom, including transfers.
California to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Folsom is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 15h 11m.
California to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Folsom is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from California to Folsom.
What companies run services between California, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 13h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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