How to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $34, and a bus costs an average of $30.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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$39

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$44

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3h 58m

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4h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is a train with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $44 (€36).

A train is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $406 (€332).

The fastest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

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

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from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

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

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The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner
    5:20 PM3h16
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner
    5:20 PM3h16
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner
    5:20 PM3h16
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak702 Gold Runner
    7:09 AM3h16
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    10:25 AMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak3712 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner
    10:45 AM3h40
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    2:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak3718 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner
    6:05 PM3h43
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    9:48 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    10:05 PM4h10
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    2:15 AMFresno
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:15 PM3h20
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    6:35 PMFresno
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    9:35 AM3h55
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    1:30 PMFresno
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

Travel to Fresno, 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 Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sacramento, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is a train with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $44 (€36).

A train is $367 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $406 (€332).

The fastest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Fresno, 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 Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Fresno.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Bakersfield, CA, Stockton, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fresno, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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