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The Fresno Art Museum
Regional art museum featuring modern and contemporary art, photography, and rotating exhibitions with a strong Central Valley focus.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
12
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 $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 12 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Fresno, CA on Fri, Jul 03, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 330 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
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FlixBusOmio 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 $33. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $377 Average price | $44 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 $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $327 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $377 (€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 $-5.80 (€-4.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $44 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:54AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:56PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 12:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 5h01 | 5:56 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 5:55 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:35 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2h55 | 5:30 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
5703 AMTRAK · 703 Gold Runner | 2:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 5h11 | 7:56 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h35 | 4:25 AM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 7h10 | 1:30 PM 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5h05 | 12:05 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:50 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h50 | 10:40 AM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h40 | 2:20 PM Fresno | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 6h05 | 4:35 PM Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $33 (€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 $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Fresno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fresno trip today.
Regional art museum featuring modern and contemporary art, photography, and rotating exhibitions with a strong Central Valley focus.
Cultural arts center and gallery focused on Latino art, exhibitions, and community programming in downtown Fresno.
Restored 1890 Victorian house museum offering a glimpse into Fresno's early civic history and period architecture.
Fresno's best-known urban park, popular for walking, gardens, river views, and outdoor recreation.
Fresno's most recognizable neighborhood for nightlife, vintage character, murals, and a strong local arts scene.
Serene garden within Woodward Park featuring traditional landscaping, bridges, and seasonal scenery popular with photographers.
Central California barbecue favorite featuring seasoned beef tri-tip grilled over oak. It is widely associated with the San Joaquin Valley and nearby Central Coast barbecue culture.
A classic Mexican-American Valley staple made with pork simmered in a tangy green chile sauce. Fresno's strong Mexican heritage makes it a common local comfort dish.
Street-style tacos filled with grilled beef, onion, cilantro, and salsa. They reflect Fresno's deep Mexican food culture and are a must-try local everyday favorite.
Popular modern Italian restaurant known for house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and a lively upscale atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant with a polished but relaxed setting, famous for oysters, fish dishes, and clam chowder.
Casual Fresno favorite celebrated for tri-tip sandwiches, barbecue plates, and a lively local crowd.
Prices are moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and coffee are fairly affordable, while upscale dining and hotels cost more.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants before tax. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or add 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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.

Most Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) to Fresno, Tulare St (Greyhound Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Fresno, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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