There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Los Altos by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 23m$46–102Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Los Altoscar 133.2 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Showersbus 22
8h 12m$46–56
Folsom to Los Altos by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Los Altos is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Los Altos is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Sacramento, CA, King & Tully and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Folsom and Los Altos is 167 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Los Altos without a car is to tram and train which takes 6h 23m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Folsom to Los Altos, including transfers.
Folsom to Los Altos bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Folsom to Los Altos train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Los Altos bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to San Antonio & Almond via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, 65Th St & 53Rd Ave, Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 8h 12m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Showers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Los Altos train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Los Altos is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Folsom to Los Altos.
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