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

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Folsom by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    4h 40m
    $181–665

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    10h 51m
    $60–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 46m
    $298–455

  4. Drive  380.8 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Folsomcar car 380.8 mi
    6h 23m
    $68–98

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

    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 10m
    $133–380

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    7h 21m
    $231–794

  7. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    6. Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Historic Folsom Stationtram tram
    7h 22m
    $90–487

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    12h 43m
    $67–105

Van Nuys to Folsom by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Historic Folsom Station via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and 7th & Capitol Station in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 13h 31m.

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