There are 4 ways to get from California to Folsom by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus Westminster
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus Bakersfield
10h 29m$98–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 45m$70–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
15h 13m$307–470Drive 394.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Folsomcar 394.5 mi
6h 38m$72–104
California to Folsom by bus, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Folsom is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from California to Folsom is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Folsom. However, there are services departing from 1st / Main and arriving at University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 via Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr and 65Th St & Stockton Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between California and Folsom is 416 miles. The road distance is 396.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Folsom without a car is to bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr which takes 10h 29m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from California to Folsom, including transfers.
California to Folsom bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
California to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Folsom is to bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr which takes 10h 29m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 15h 13m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 1st / Main to Historic Folsom Station via Main / College, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, 65Th St & Stockton Blvd, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, and University/65th Street Station in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $300–470 and the journey takes 13h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
California to Folsom bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr station.
California to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Folsom is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from California to Folsom.
There are 150+ hotels available in Folsom.