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How to get fromMonterey to Folsomby train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Folsom by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 44m
    $50–116

  2. Drive 196.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Folsomcar car 196.5 mi
    3h 39m
    $36–52

  3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    6h 32m
    $68–470

  4. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    8h 51m
    $49–116

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    6h 28m
    $104–435

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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