There are 6 ways to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, tram, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 54m$138–222Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to 17-Mile Drivecar 204.3 mi
3h 48m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
9h 32m$92–130Fly Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
6h 13m$64–276Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 9m$532–854Tram, train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
6h 55m$260–658
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Folsom and 17-Mile Drive is 245 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
Folsom to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Folsom to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave to 17-Mile Drive via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Folsom to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to 17-Mile Drive is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Folsom to 17-Mile Drive.
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