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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Folsom, CA on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:35 PM4h35San Jose, CA6:10 PMFolsom, CA$451One-way0 transfers
- 1:35 PM4h35San Jose, CA6:10 PMFolsom, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$50 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA:
A train is $1 (€0.97) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Folsom, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 6h45 | 11:15 AM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor · 3624 AMTRAK | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 6h50 | 11:20 AM Folsom, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 7h00 | 11:30 AM Rocklin Amtrak Station, Rocklin, CA | 2 transfers | |
| · | 5:35 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 4h35 | 10:10 AM Roseville, Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
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