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How to get fromSan Diego to Folsomby plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    3h 29m
    $99–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 33m
    $84–156

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Stockton Rapid Connectionbus bus Lxrc 3521
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 43m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 9m
    $224–457

  5. Drive 514.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Folsomcar car 514.6 mi
    8h 42m
    $94–136

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Historic Folsom Station via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Stockton Rapid Connection, San Joaquin & Clay Northbound, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Historic Folsom Station via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 19h 9m.

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