There are 3 ways to get from Los Gatos to Folsom by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
6h 13m$78–131Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Gatos to Folsomcar 136.4 mi
2h 35m$24–34Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m
Los Gatos to Folsom by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Folsom is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Folsom is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5 via San Jose, Stockton and Amtrak & Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via San Jose and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Los Gatos and Folsom is 167 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Folsom without a car is to train and tram which takes 6h 13m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Los Gatos to Folsom, including transfers.
Los Gatos to Folsom bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Los Gatos to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Los Gatos to Folsom bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Historic Folsom Station via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, Amtrak & Depot, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 5, and University/65th Street Station in around 8h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Los Gatos to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Folsom is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Los Gatos to Folsom.
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