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

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 44m
    $55–126

  2. Drive  196.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Folsomcar car 196.5 mi
    3h 40m
    $36–52

  3. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    6h 11m
    $43–290

  4. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    8h 52m
    $58–126

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    6h 36m
    $484–825

  6. 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 plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    7h 7m
    $238–622

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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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 $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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