4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fresno, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:58 PM3h52Fresno, CA8:50 PMSanta Clara, CA$371One-way0 transfers
- 4:58 PM3h52Fresno, CA8:50 PMSanta Clara, CA$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $808.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $836 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $800 (€655) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $836 (€685).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Flight takes on average 10h 32m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:58 PM Fresno, CA | 3h52 | 8:50 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 52m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Bus providers: Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA with Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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