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How to get fromSalinas to Folsomby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Folsom by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 51m
    $68–133

  2. Drive 184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Folsomcar car 184.3 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Train, Caltrain, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    6h 47m
    $492–823

  4. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    6h 59m
    $68–134

Salinas to Folsom by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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