What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Folsom?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Folsom is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Folsom?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Folsom is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Folsom?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Folsom?

The distance between Santa Clara and Folsom is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Clara to Folsom without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Folsom without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Folsom?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Santa Clara to Folsom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Folsom train from?

Santa Clara to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Where does the Santa Clara to Folsom train arrive?

Santa Clara to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Folsom?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Folsom is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Santa Clara to Folsom.

Where can I stay near Folsom?

There are 143+ hotels available in Folsom.

Santa Clara to Folsom - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, car, and Caltrain

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clara to Folsom by train, tram, car, or plane

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
4h 23m
$45–89
Drive 127.4 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Clara to Folsomcar 127.4 mi
2h 29m
$24–34
Caltrain, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram
4h 52m
$470–777

Santa Clara to Folsom by train and tram

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Folsom. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento Valley Station, then take the vehicle to Historic Folsom Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Clara to Folsom in around 2h 29m.

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