There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Folsom by bus, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, tram
best- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
5h 37m$261–828Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
16h 28m$84–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
16h 4m$193–390Drive 535.3 mi
- Drive from Salem to Folsomcar 535.3 mi
9h 33m$98–142Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, tram
- Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane EUG - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
6h 53m$179–380Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
8h 43m$261–592
Salem to Folsom by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Folsom is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Folsom is to bus and fly and tram which takes 5h 37m and costs $260 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Hazel Ave & Hazel Hill Ct. via SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and 7Th St & Capitol Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between Salem and Folsom is 572 miles. The road distance is 538.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Folsom without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Salem to Folsom, including transfers.
Salem to Folsom bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Folsom is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Hazel Ave & Hazel Hill Ct. via Corvallis, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and 7Th St & Capitol Ave in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salem to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salem to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Salem to Corvallis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Folsom bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Corvallis station.
Salem to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Folsom is 538 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Salem to Folsom.
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