There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Capitola by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, tram, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 38m$54–116Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Capitolacar 158.6 mi
3h 9m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
7h 32m$60–90Tram, fly, Caltrain, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 30m$482–800
Folsom to Capitola by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Capitola is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Capitola is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Sacramento, Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Folsom and Capitola is 192 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Capitola without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Folsom to Capitola, including transfers.
Folsom to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Capitola is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Folsom to Capitola.
There are 184+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave to 41st Ave & Clares via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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