There are 6 ways to get from Folsom to Owens Valley by train, car or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, drive
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Take the train from Sacramento to Hanford
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Drive from The Barn, Exeter, CA to Owens Valley
Cheapest option
Bus via 30Th St & R St
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Take the bus from Sacramento Midtown to Reno
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Take the bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
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Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
4 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
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Take the bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
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Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
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Take the bus from Sacramento to Reno Sparks
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Take the bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
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Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Train, bus
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Take the train from Sacramento to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Drive
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Drive from Folsom to Owens Valley
Folsom to Owens Valley by tram, bus and walk
The journey time between Folsom and Owens Valley is around 12h 16m and covers a distance of around 417 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 8m. Operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, Flixbus USA and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, the Folsom to Owens Valley service departs from Historic Folsom Station and arrives in Owens Valley. Typically two services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Owens Valley is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Folsom to Owens Valley is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 35m.
The distance between Folsom and Owens Valley is 209 miles. The road distance is 295.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Owens Valley without a car is to bus via 30Th St & R St which takes 12h 16m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Folsom to Owens Valley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Owens Valley is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Folsom to Owens Valley.
There are one+ hotels available in Owens Valley. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 209.1 miles
- Duration: 13h 31m
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Owens Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Folsom to Owens Valley via 29th Street Station, 30Th St & R St, 30Th St & L St, Sacramento Midtown, Reno, Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street in around 12h 16m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $60 - $90
Train from Sacramento to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $300
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $75 - $120
- Business Seat
- $75 - $110
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Midtown to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $17 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $12 - $17
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno Sparks
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $29
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $20 - $29
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
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