What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Folsom?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Folsom is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Folsom?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Folsom is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Folsom?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Salinas to Folsom?

The distance between Salinas and Folsom is 221 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Folsom without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Folsom without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Folsom?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Salinas to Folsom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Folsom train from?

Salinas to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Folsom train arrive?

Salinas to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Folsom?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Folsom is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Salinas to Folsom.

Where can I stay near Folsom?

There are 144+ hotels available in Folsom.

Salinas to Folsom - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus, Caltrain, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Folsom by train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or tram

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
6h 51m
$47–103
Drive 184.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Folsomcar 184.3 mi
3h 25m
$34–49
Bus, Caltrain, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
6h 10m
$81–436
Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 58m
$47–108

Salinas to Folsom by train and tram (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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