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How to get fromFolsom to Montereyby train (Amtrak), car, plane or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 39m
    $44–92

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folsom to Montereycar car 197.9 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  3. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    7h 59m
    $52–340

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $94–332

Folsom to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours.

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