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How to get fromSanta Monica to Folsomby plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Folsom by plane, tram, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    5h 17m
    $126–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    13h 49m
    $65–135

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 45m
    $72–106

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 10m
    $187–377

  5. Drive 392.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Folsomcar car 392.6 mi
    6h 40m
    $72–104

  6. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    6h 17m
    $179–661

  7. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    5. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    7h 12m
    $71–373

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    8h 2m
    $366–1,474

  9. Tram, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    4. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    8h 8m
    $209–775

Santa Monica to Folsom by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Historic Folsom Station via Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Pacoima - San Fernando, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $180–370 and the journey takes 13h 58m.

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