There are 6 ways to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Long Beach Airport
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
4h 31m$120–332Drive 433 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Costa Mesacar 433 mi
7h 23m$79–115Bus via Santa Nella Village
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus Sacramento
- Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CAbus San Jose
13h 29m$86–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
19h 28m$318–496Tram, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
6h 5m$288–810Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
16h 40m$90–130
Folsom to Costa Mesa by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa is to bus via Santa Nella Village which costs $85 - $95 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa is to tram and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at Newport-19Th via Sacramento, CA, Petro - Santa Nella, Bolsa-Magnolia and 1St-Centennial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
The distance between Folsom and Costa Mesa is 444 miles. The road distance is 435.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus via Santa Nella Village which takes 13h 29m and costs $85 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Folsom to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Folsom to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to Costa Mesa is to bus via Santa Nella Village which takes 13h 29m and costs $85 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 19h 28m.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Newport-19Th via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, 65Th St & 53Rd Ave, Sacramento, CA, Petro - Santa Nella, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, Bolsa-Magnolia, and 1St-Centennial in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $300–470 and the journey takes 14h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to Petro - Santa Nella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Petro - Santa Nella to ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44–48
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Folsom to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at Petro - Santa Nella station.
Folsom to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Costa Mesa is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Folsom to Costa Mesa.
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