There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Folsom to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Folsom and Monterey is 240 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Folsom to Monterey, including transfers.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $330 and takes 7h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Monterey is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Folsom to Monterey.
There are 271+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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