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How to get fromPalm Desert to Folsomby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Folsom by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    3h 43m
    $107–413

  2. Drive  512.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Folsomcar car 512.6 mi
    8h 39m
    $94–136

  3. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    14h 54m
    $116–156

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 35m
    $164–373

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 37m
    $102–161

Palm Desert to Folsom by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Historic Folsom Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, 65Th St & Stockton Blvd, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, and University/65th Street Station in around 14h 54m.

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