There are 4 ways to get from Folsom to Stanford University 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 San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 18m$48–102Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Stanford Universitycar 135.3 mi
2h 37m$25–36Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus Route 2
- Take the bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
8h 19m$44–54Tram, 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 53m$468–774
Folsom to Stanford University by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Stanford University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Stanford University is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Folsom to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at Stanford Oval via Sacramento, King & Tully and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Folsom and Stanford University is 176 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Stanford University without a car is to tram and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Folsom to Stanford University, including transfers.
Folsom to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, depart from Sacramento station.
Folsom to Stanford University train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Stanford University bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, arrive at San Jose station.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Stanford University via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, 65Th St & 53Rd Ave, Sacramento, San Jose, King & Tully, Palo Alto Transit Center, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 8h 19m.
- 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
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from King & Tully to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Folsom to Stanford University train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Stanford University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Folsom to Stanford University.
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