There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Folsom by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
5h 15m$78–390Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
19h 15m$146–211Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
21h 48m$455–696Drive 753.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Folsomcar 753.4 mi
13h 20m$129–186
Seattle to Folsom by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Folsom is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Folsom is to fly and tram which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at 7Th St & Capitol Ave via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Seattle and Folsom is 658 miles. The road distance is 757.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Folsom without a car is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Seattle to Folsom, including transfers.
Seattle to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Folsom is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 21h 48m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 17h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $450–700 and the journey takes 20h 33m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Folsom is 758 miles. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Seattle to Folsom.
There are 149+ hotels available in Folsom.