There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to South San Francisco by tram, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Tram, train, BART
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Brunosubway
4h 39m$32–66Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
6h 6m$18–32Drive 115.7 mi
- Drive from Folsom to South San Franciscocar 115.7 mi
2h 4m$22–31Tram, fly
- 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
3h 33m$454–756
Folsom to South San Francisco by tram, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to South San Francisco is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to South San Francisco is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to South San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Pershing Ave and arriving at Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to South San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at San Bruno via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Folsom and South San Francisco is 134 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to South San Francisco without a car is to tram and train and BART which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Folsom to South San Francisco, including transfers.
Folsom to South San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Folsom to South San Francisco train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to South San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and South San Francisco, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- 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 Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to San Bruno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to South San Francisco train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to South San Francisco is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Folsom to South San Francisco.
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