There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Folsom by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 10m$25–42Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Folsomcar 116.9 mi
2h 10m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
6h 56m$48–98Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 35m$47–62Bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Louis Lane & Orlando Ave to Mather Lrs & Bay 2bus 21
5h 2m$24–43
Reno to Folsom by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Folsom is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Folsom is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Mather Lrs & Bay 2 via Vernon St & Grant St and Louis Lane & Orlando Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Reno and Folsom is 156 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Folsom without a car is to bus and tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 10m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Reno to Folsom, including transfers.
Reno to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Folsom is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Historic Folsom Station via Roseville Bus Stop, Vernon St & Grant St, Louis Lane & Orlando Ave, Mather Lrs & Bay 2, and Mather Field/Mills Station in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Louis Lane & Orlando Ave to Mather Lrs & Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roseville Bus Stop station.
Reno to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Folsom is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Reno to Folsom.
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