The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 8 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Fresno, CA on Tue, May 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 330 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
FlixBus1:15 PM4h40Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA5:55 PMFresno$511One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM5h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:15 PMFresno$621One-way0 transfers
010:30 AM6h05Los Angeles, CA4:35 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
01:45 PM3h45Los Angeles, CA5:30 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
07:00 AM6h30Los Angeles, CA1:30 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
01:45 PM3h45Los Angeles, CA5:30 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM4h40Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA5:55 PMFresno$511One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM4h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA3:45 PMFresno$1201One-way0 transfers
11:50 PM4h55Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA4:45 AMFresno$911One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM5h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:15 PMFresno$621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $382 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $85 (€68).
A bus is $332 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $382 (€309).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
You'll arrive about -2h -17m sooner (4h 37m by bus vs 3h 20m by car) and save roughly $-5.89 (€-4.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($51 (€41) vs $45 (€36)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:54AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:56PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 7h10 | 1:30 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:55 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h50 | 9:45 AM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 6h05 | 4:35 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h40 | 3:45 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 5:55 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:45 PM Los Angeles, CA | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico for as low as $34 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fresno, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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