There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Truckee by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30mDrive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Truckee85.4 mi
1h 37m$16–23Tram, train
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
5h 38m$58–132Line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 2 to Louis Lane & Orlando Ave21
- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
5h 22m$26–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Truckee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Truckee is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Folsom and Truckee is 127 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Truckee without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Folsom to Truckee, including transfers.
Folsom to Truckee train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Truckee train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Truckee is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Folsom to Truckee.
There are 1733+ hotels available in Truckee.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Truckee via Mather Field/Mills Station, Mather Lrs & Bay 2, Louis Ln & Whyte Ave, Vernon St & Grant St, and Roseville Bus Stop in around 5h 22m.
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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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 2 to Louis Lane & Orlando Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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