What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Folsom?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Folsom is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Folsom?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Folsom is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Folsom?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Folsom. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at 7Th St & Capitol Ave via San Francisco Bus Station and Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Folsom?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Santa Clara Amtrak and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Folsom?

The distance between Palo Alto and Folsom is 167 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Folsom without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Folsom without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Folsom?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Palo Alto to Folsom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Folsom bus from?

Palo Alto to Folsom bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Folsom train from?

Palo Alto to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Folsom bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Folsom bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Folsom train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Folsom?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Folsom is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Palo Alto to Folsom.

Where can I stay near Folsom?

There are 148+ hotels available in Folsom.

Palo Alto to Folsom - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Folsom by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
5h 42m
$43–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
6h 38m
$22–31
Drive 132.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Folsomcar 132.4 mi
2h 35m
$25–35
Fly, tram
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
4h 34m
$429–775

Palo Alto to Folsom by train and tram

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Historic Folsom Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and 7th & Capitol Station in around 6h 38m.

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