There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Folsom by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
8h 36m$50–72Drive 196.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Folsomcar 196.5 mi
3h 39m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
8h 42m$50–91Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, tram
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
6h 9m$68–480Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 49m$57–121Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
6h 32m$117–489
Monterey to Folsom by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Folsom is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Folsom is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Monterey and Folsom is 240 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Folsom without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Monterey to Folsom, including transfers.
The best way to get from Monterey to Folsom is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Folsom is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Monterey to Folsom.
There are 103+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Historic Folsom Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & O St, and 8th & O Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $71
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