There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Folsom by bus, tram, subway, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 5m$23–31Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Francisco to Folsomcar 107.1 mi
1h 59m$19–28BART, train, tram
- Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
4h 24m$48–74Fly, tram
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
4h 17m$425–569
San Francisco to Folsom by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Folsom is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Folsom is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Richmond and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between San Francisco and Folsom is 116 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Folsom without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 5m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from San Francisco to Folsom, including transfers.
San Francisco to Folsom train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.
San Francisco to Folsom train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Folsom is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from San Francisco to Folsom.
There are 149+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Folsom. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & Capitol Ave, walk to 7th & Capitol Station, then take the vehicle to Historic Folsom Station. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Historic Folsom Station via Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 4h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- 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
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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