There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 7m$66–140Drive 199.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 199.1 mi
3h 40m$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 44m$68–102Fly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 41m$40–252
Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Foam / Irving via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Folsom and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 242 miles. The road distance is 200.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $260 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave to Monterey Bay Aquarium via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Folsom to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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