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How to get fromFolsom to Santa Cruzby tram, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Santa Cruz by tram, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 13m
    $52–108

  2. Drive 157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folsom to Santa Cruzcar car 157.7 mi
    3h 2m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 2m
    $54–82

  4. Tram, fly, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 58m
    $480–792

Folsom to Santa Cruz by tram, train, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave to Soquel Ave & Front via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 2m.

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