There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to Folsom by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 39m$55–115Drive 171.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Folsomcar 171.8 mi
3h 17m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
10h 4m$59–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 46m$70–141
Watsonville to Folsom by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Folsom is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Folsom is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Folsom. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Hazel Ave & Hazel Hill Ct. via Front, San Jose, Stockton and F St & 7Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Folsom station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Historic Folsom Station via Oakland and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Watsonville and Folsom is 207 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Folsom without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Watsonville to Folsom, including transfers.
Watsonville to Folsom bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Folsom is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Hazel Ave & Hazel Hill Ct. via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and F St & 7Th St in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Historic Folsom Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 8h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Folsom bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Watsonville to Folsom train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Folsom is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Watsonville to Folsom.
There are 133+ hotels available in Folsom.





