There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SMF - FAT
4h 24m$43–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
5h 13m$31–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Fresno181.2 mi
3h 10mDrive 181.2 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresnocar 181.2 mi
3h 10m$34–48Bus via Fresno State University (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus FlixBus 2007
5h 43m$32–51
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Fresno is 176 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 13m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Fresno.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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