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How to get fromSacramento to Fresnoby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Fresno by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    3h 20m
    $27–55

  2. Drive 169.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Fresnocar car 169.7 mi
    2h 57m
    $31–45

  3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SMF - FAT
    5h 39m
    $43–284

  4. Bus via Fresno State University (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus FlixBus 2007
    3h 46m
    $27–45

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    6h 5m
    $148–518

Sacramento to Fresno by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.

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