There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Folsom by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
3h 40m$24–33Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Folsomcar 85.6 mi
1h 37m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
5h 47m$67–101Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram Gold
3h 55mBus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Louis Lane & Orlando Ave to Mather Lrs & Bay 2bus 21
4h 17m$22–33
Truckee to Folsom by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Folsom is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Folsom is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Mather Lrs & Bay 2 via Vernon St & Grant St and Louis Lane & Orlando Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Truckee and Folsom is 124 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Folsom without a car is to bus and tram via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 3h 40m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Truckee to Folsom, including transfers.
Truckee to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Folsom is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truckee to Historic Folsom Station via Roseville Bus Stop, Vernon St & Grant St, Louis Lane & Orlando Ave, Mather Lrs & Bay 2, and Mather Field/Mills Station in around 4h 17m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Louis Lane & Orlando Ave to Mather Lrs & Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Truckee to Folsom bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roseville Bus Stop station.
Truckee to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Folsom is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Truckee to Folsom.
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