There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Exploratorium by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
4h 25m$32–34Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Exploratorium107.1 mi
1h 54m$20–29Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & Capitol StationGold
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0870
5h 26m$26–46
Folsom to Exploratorium by tram, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Exploratorium is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Exploratorium is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Exploratorium. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Embarcadero via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Folsom and Exploratorium is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Exploratorium without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 25m and costs $31 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Folsom to Exploratorium, including transfers.
Folsom to Exploratorium train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Exploratorium train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Exploratorium is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Folsom to Exploratorium.
There are 810+ hotels available in Exploratorium.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Exploratorium, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Folsom to Exploratorium. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to Embarcadero, then walk to Exploratorium. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Exploratorium via 8th & Capitol Station, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 5h 26m.
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- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & Capitol Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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 Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- 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 Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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