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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m 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 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).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
704 Gold Runner5:20 PM3h16Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
704 Gold Runner5:20 PM3h16Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
704 Gold Runner5:20 PM3h16Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:36 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$391One-way0 transfers
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702 Gold Runner7:09 AM3h16Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:25 AMFresno station, Fresno, CA$391One-way0 transfers
3712 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner10:45 AM3h40Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA2:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$421One-way1 transfer
3718 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner6:05 PM3h43Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:48 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$421One-way1 transfer
10:05 PM4h10Sacramento, Bus Terminal2:15 AMFresno$501One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM3h20Sacramento, Bus Terminal6:35 PMFresno$541One-way0 transfers
9:35 AM3h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal1:30 PMFresno$771One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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