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

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

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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
    $117–433

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    16h 25m
    $84–164

  3. 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
    $227–429

  4. Drive 512.6 mi

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

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    17h 15m
    $117–167

Palm Desert to Folsom by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest 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 Hazel Ave & Hazel Hill Ct. via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and 7Th St & Capitol Ave in around 16h 25m.

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