What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Folsom?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Folsom is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Folsom?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Folsom is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Folsom?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Monterey to Folsom?

The distance between Monterey and Folsom is 240 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Folsom without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Folsom without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Folsom?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Monterey to Folsom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Folsom train from?

Monterey to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Monterey to Folsom train arrive?

Monterey to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Folsom?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Folsom is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Monterey to Folsom.

Where can I stay near Folsom?

There are 137+ hotels available in Folsom.

Monterey to Folsom - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, tram, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Folsom by train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, shuttle, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
8h 44m
$70–136
Drive 196.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Folsomcar 196.5 mi
3h 39m
$36–52
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
5h 59m
$48–330
Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 52m
$69–141
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
6h 36m
$514–825
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, tram
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
7h 6m
$233–622

Monterey to Folsom by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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How to get fromMonterey to Folsomby train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, shuttle, subway, or train

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Folsom by train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, shuttle, subway, or train

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 196.5 mi

Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, tram

Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, tram