There are 5 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 6m$81–381Bus via Las Vegas
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2038
26h 47m$210–323Train, bus
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
36h 28m$360–778Drive 1,139.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Fresnocar 1,139.8 mi
17h 57m$208–301Bus
- 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$210–338
Denver to Fresno by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Fresno is to fly which costs $80 - $390 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Fresno is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $390.
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 Las Vegas Strip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.
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 via Las Vegas which takes 26h 47m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 6m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Las Vegas, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 26h 47m.
Denver to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Fresno is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 3:37 PM in Denver and 2:37 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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Fresno Bus Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Las Vegas Strip in around 26h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Denver to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Fresno is 1146 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Denver to Fresno.
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