The cheapest and fastest trains from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 1 trains 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 trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
10:50 PM3h47San Jose, CA2:37 AMFolsom, CA$471One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM3h47San Jose, CA2:37 AMFolsom, CA$471One-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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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m 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.
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr | 4:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 6h21 | 10:51 AM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 1 transfer | |
734 Capitol Corridor · 3584 AMTRAK | 12:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 4h10 | 5:00 PM Rocklin Amtrak Station, Rocklin, CA | 1 transfer | |
734 Capitol Corridor · 3584 AMTRAK | 12:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3h55 | 4:45 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 1 transfer | |
744 Capitol Corridor | 4:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3h41 | 8:31 PM Rocklin Amtrak Station, Rocklin, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
744 Capitol Corridor | 4:50 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3h32 | 8:22 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
Trains from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Jose, CA and Folsom, CA from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folsom, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Jose, CA to Folsom, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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