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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €32.
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €287.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-3.06. The journey takes 3h 28m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:35 AM3h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal1:30 PMFresno€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:35 AM3h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal1:30 PMFresno€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA1329 · UA58536:30 AM2h58Sacramento International Airport9:28 AMFresno Yosemite International€3601One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus6:45 AM3h15Sacramento, Bus Terminal10:00 AMFresno, East Shaw Avenue / North Cedar Avenue (Macy's Furniture Gallery), CA€321One-way0 transfers- 3:15 PM3h20Sacramento, Bus Terminal6:35 PMFresno€321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:45 AM3h35Sacramento, Bus Terminal10:20 AMFresno€321One-way0 transfers
- UA4748 · UA52716:57 PM3h18Sacramento International Airport10:15 PMFresno Yosemite International€3601One-way1 transfer
- UA5259 · UA18204:05 PM4h22Sacramento International Airport8:27 PMFresno Yosemite International€3601One-way1 transfer
- UA4748 · UA57386:57 PM5h02Sacramento International Airport11:59 PMFresno Yosemite International€3601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €32.
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €287.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 23 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Fresno.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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