How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Fresno?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Fresno start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Fresno?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Fresno is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Fresno route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Fresno?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Fresno departs at 05:55. And the latest train departs at 17:20.

Train Sacramento to Fresno from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Fresno on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	3h 19m	09:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:43	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 2m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	4h 50m	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	11:55	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 50m	17:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	15:55	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 50m	21:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Fresno on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:26	Sacramento Valley Station	3h 19m	09:45	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:55	Sacramento Valley Station	5h 50m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:55	Sacramento Valley Station	4h 50m	11:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	4h 50m	13:45	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Sacramento Valley Station	6h 50m	15:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Fresno

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

3h 30mAverage duration

159 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £72	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £49	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have expressed that the service provides a worry-free and convenient experience, especially appreciated by solo travelers. They enjoyed the quiet atmosphere during their trips. However, there was a mention of an unpleasant odor on one occasion.

Amtrak Sacramento Fresno recent customer reviews

Worry free convince for single person. I really enjoy nice quiet time.

Surinder T.

25 June 2024

it was good . but it stinked a little

Bryce B.

2 June 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Fresno, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Fresno?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Fresno start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Fresno?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Fresno is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Fresno route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Fresno?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Fresno departs at 05:55. And the latest train departs at 17:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/11

£46

01/12

£27

Today

£27

03/12

£27

04/12

£27

05/12

£27

06/12

£27

07/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sacramento, US to Fresno, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £46 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-03.