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The Fresno Art Museum
Contemporary and modern art museum with rotating exhibitions and a strong regional focus, making it one of Fresno's main cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price | $101 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $362 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $428 (€350).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 40m.
Train takes on average 12h 13m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:56AM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:38 PM Barstow, CA | 5h17 | 5:55 PM Fresno, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barstow, CA to Fresno, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 56m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 8:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Discover the best of Fresno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fresno trip today.
Contemporary and modern art museum with rotating exhibitions and a strong regional focus, making it one of Fresno's main cultural stops.
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Tip 15-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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