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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €700.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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€47 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €700 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €47.
A bus is €669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €700.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM 4h00 Fresno, CA 4:00 PM Sacramento, CA €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 PM 4h00 Fresno, CA 4:00 PM Sacramento, CA €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:35 PM 3h35 Fresno, CA 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 AM 4h00 Fresno, CA 10:30 AM Sacramento, CA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers12:35 AM 3h35 Fresno, CA 4:10 AM Sacramento, CA €37 1 One-way 0 transfers5:30 AM 4h00 Fresno, CA 9:30 AM Sacramento, CA €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €47.
A bus is €669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €700.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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