There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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 Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DEN - FAT
5h 20m$131–661Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
28h 45m$120–261Train, bus
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
36h 25m$144–1,557Drive 1,139.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Fresnocar 1,139.8 mi
17h 56m$208–301
Denver to Fresno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Fresno is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 28h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Fresno is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Denver and Fresno is 878 miles. The road distance is 1146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 28h 45m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Denver to Fresno, including transfers.
Denver to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Fresno is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 28h 45m.
Denver to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Fresno is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 3:42 PM in Denver and 2:42 PM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Fresno Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Fresno is 1146 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Denver to Fresno.
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