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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 €32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. 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 €698.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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€47 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €698 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m 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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Compare ways to travel from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €47.
A bus is €667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €698.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 4h 5m 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.
11:15 PM 3h20 Sacramento, CA 2:35 AM Fresno, CA €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 PM 3h20 Sacramento, CA 2:35 AM Fresno, CA €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM 3h20 Sacramento, CA 2:35 AM Fresno, CA €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:55 AM 4h10 Sacramento, CA 10:05 AM Fresno, CA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers4:50 PM 3h55 Sacramento, CA 8:45 PM Fresno, CA €37 1 One-way 0 transfers5:55 PM 3h45 Sacramento, CA 9:40 PM Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €47.
A bus is €667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €698.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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