There are 4 ways to get from Embarcadero to Folsom by bus, tram, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 8th & O Station to Historic Folsom StationGold
3h 48m$29–42Drive 106.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Embarcadero to Folsom106.7 mi
1h 54m$20–29Train, tram
- Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom StationGold
4h 18m$30–38Fly, tram
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SFO - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
4h 14m$405–819
Embarcadero to Folsom by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Folsom is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Folsom is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Richmond and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Embarcadero and Folsom is 113 miles. The road distance is 107.3 miles.
The best way to get from Embarcadero to Folsom without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Embarcadero to Folsom, including transfers.
Embarcadero to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
Embarcadero to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Folsom is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Embarcadero to Folsom.
There are 122+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Embarcadero to Folsom. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & O St, walk to 8th & O Station, then take the vehicle to Historic Folsom Station. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Embarcadero to Historic Folsom Station via Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 4h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- 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
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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