How to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA

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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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$38

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$42

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$34

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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2h 38m

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The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fresno, CA and Sacramento, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users.

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from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA

How to get from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
    6:58 AM3h22
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    10:20 AMSacramento, CA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
    6:58 AM3h22
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    10:20 AMSacramento, CA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5338 · UA5220
    6:30 AM2h55
    Fresno Yosemite International
    9:25 AMSacramento International Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak703 Gold Runner
    8:00 PM3h30
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    11:30 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    12:58 PM3h37
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    4:35 PMSacramento, CA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak713 Gold Runner · 3713 AMTRAK
    10:58 AM3h37
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    2:35 PMSacramento, CA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    10:30 PM4h00
    Fresno
    2:30 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:10 PM3h35
    Fresno
    6:45 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:40 AM4h05
    Fresno
    8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA5307 · UA5858
    1:58 PM4h08
    Fresno Yosemite International
    6:06 PMSacramento International Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5759 · UA5430
    6:09 PM4h47
    Fresno Yosemite International
    10:56 PMSacramento International Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1756 · UA5537
    6:00 AM4h56
    Fresno Yosemite International
    10:56 AMSacramento International Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA

Travel to Sacramento, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Fresno, CA and Sacramento, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sacramento, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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