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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $428 (€350).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA
How to get from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK6:58 AM3h22Fresno station, Fresno, CA10:20 AMSacramento, CA$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK6:58 AM3h22Fresno station, Fresno, CA10:20 AMSacramento, CA$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA5338 · UA52206:30 AM2h55Fresno Yosemite International9:25 AMSacramento International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
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703 Gold Runner8:00 PM3h30Fresno station, Fresno, CA11:30 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$391One-way0 transfers
715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK12:58 PM3h37Fresno station, Fresno, CA4:35 PMSacramento, CA$391One-way1 transfer
713 Gold Runner · 3713 AMTRAK10:58 AM3h37Fresno station, Fresno, CA2:35 PMSacramento, CA$391One-way1 transfer
10:30 PM4h00Fresno2:30 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$461One-way0 transfers
3:10 PM3h35Fresno6:45 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$501One-way0 transfers
4:40 AM4h05Fresno8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$501One-way0 transfers
UA5307 · UA58581:58 PM4h08Fresno Yosemite International6:06 PMSacramento International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
UA5759 · UA54306:09 PM4h47Fresno Yosemite International10:56 PMSacramento International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
UA1756 · UA55376:00 AM4h56Fresno Yosemite International10:56 AMSacramento International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $428 (€350).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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