There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Santa Clara by tram, train, bus, car, or plane
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
4h 54m$42–92Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Santa Claracar 127.9 mi
2h 29m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
6h 53m$44–50Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 51m$470–776
Folsom to Santa Clara by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at El Camino & Lincoln via Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Folsom and Santa Clara is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Santa Clara without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Folsom to Santa Clara, including transfers.
Folsom to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Folsom to Santa Clara train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, CA, USA?
Xe Do Hoang Transportation operates a bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich 4 times a week. Tickets cost $36–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- 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 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Santa Clara train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Santa Clara is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Folsom to Santa Clara.
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