Rome2Rio

How to get fromFolsom to San Diegoby tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound) or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to San Diego

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Folsom to San Diego by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    4h 37m
    $72–292

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    13h 4m
    $90–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    20h 17m
    $100–142

  4. Drive 515.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folsom to San Diegocar515.1 mi
    8h 39m
    $94–136

  5. Tram, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    7h 9m
    $78–248

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    16h 41m
    $76–196

  7. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to StocktonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSacramento
    17h 32m

Folsom to San Diego by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to San Diego via Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, and Los Angeles in around 20h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Folsom

Trips to San Diego

Popular routes