There are 4 ways to get from Truckee to Folsom by bus, tram, 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.
Bus, tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom StationGold
4h 8m$32–54Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Folsom85.6 mi
1h 37m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
5h 45m$63–281Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom StationGold
4h 23m
Truckee to Folsom by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Folsom is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Folsom is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Truckee and Folsom is 126 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Folsom without a car is to bus and tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Truckee to Folsom, including transfers.
Truckee to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
Truckee to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Folsom is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Truckee to Folsom.
There are 125+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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