There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Reno by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), 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, bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram Gold
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
4h 54m$26–46Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Renocar 116.6 mi
2h 10m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
7h 4m$52–102Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m$48–72
Folsom to Reno by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Reno is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Reno is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Reno. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Folsom and Reno is 156 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Reno without a car is to tram and bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 54m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Folsom to Reno, including transfers.
Folsom to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Reno is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Folsom to Reno.
There are 241+ hotels available in Reno.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- 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
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 Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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