There are 5 ways to get from Folsom to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 39m$70–136Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Montereycar 197.9 mi
3h 38m$37–53Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
9h 16m$70–102Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 7m$38–250Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 56m$510–826
Folsom to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Folsom and Monterey is 240 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Folsom to Monterey, including transfers.
Folsom to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave to Tyler / Franklin via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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 Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Folsom to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Monterey is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Folsom to Monterey.
There are 225+ hotels available in Monterey.