There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Aptos by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 49m$48–108Drive 163.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Aptoscar 163.6 mi
3h 8m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 42m$58–84
Folsom to Aptos by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Aptos is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Aptos is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Aptos. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5 and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Sacramento, Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Folsom and Aptos is 195 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Aptos without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Folsom to Aptos, including transfers.
Folsom to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Aptos is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Folsom to Aptos.
There are 147+ hotels available in Aptos.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5, Amtrak & Depot, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
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