There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Seaside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 28m$64–136Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Seasidecar 195.4 mi
3h 35m$36–52Bus (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 6m$66–98Fly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 55m$40–252
Folsom to Seaside by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Seaside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Seaside is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Folsom and Seaside is 238 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Seaside without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Folsom to Seaside, including transfers.
Folsom to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Folsom to Seaside is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 9h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $260 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Seaside, 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 Del Monte / Contra Costa via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- 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
- $95–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- 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
- $95–420
- 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.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Seaside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Folsom to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Seaside is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Folsom to Seaside.
There are 324+ hotels available in Seaside.