Rome2Rio

How to get fromLake Forest to Folsomby plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Folsom

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Folsom by plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, tram

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    3h 38m
    $324–853

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 3m
    $76–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 18m
    $328–511

  4. Drive  439.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Folsomcar car 439.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $81–116

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    6h 23m
    $157–408

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 19m
    $83–128

Lake Forest to Folsom by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Folsom.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 449.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Historic Folsom Station via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 17h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There