There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) by bus (Amtrak), tram, train, car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 37m$78–108Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain)car 76.8 mi
1h 32m$14–21Tram, train
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 55m$78–138Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram Gold
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
5h 31m$60–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) station. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Donner Pass (Mountain) station. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Folsom and Donner Pass (Mountain) is 135 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain), including transfers.
Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- 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
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain) is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Folsom to Donner Pass (Mountain).
There are 1251+ hotels available in Donner Pass (Mountain).