There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Los Gatos by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 20m$78–130Drive 137.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Los Gatoscar 137.1 mi
2h 36m$24–34Tram, bus, line 77 bus, line 61 bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to University/65th Street Stationtram
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
- Take the bus from King & Tully to Berryessa BARTbus 77
- Take the bus from Berryessa BART to Good Samaritan Hospitalbus 61
8h 11m$44–50
Folsom to Los Gatos by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Los Gatos is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Los Gatos is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Folsom and Los Gatos is 167 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Los Gatos without a car is to tram and train which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Folsom to Los Gatos, including transfers.
Folsom to Los Gatos train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Los Gatos train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Los Gatos is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Folsom to Los Gatos.
There are 411+ hotels available in Los Gatos.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Folsom to Los Gatos. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to Winchester Station, then take the line 27 bus to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Los Gatos & Caldwell via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, 65Th St & 53Rd Ave, Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Berryessa BART, and Good Samaritan Hospital in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to University/65th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from King & Tully to Berryessa BART
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Berryessa BART to Good Samaritan Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $0
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