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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 2 buses that leave Richmond, CA for Fresno, CA on Wed, Nov 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €380 Average price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM Richmond, CA | 6h40 | 8:40 PM Fresno, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:05 PM Richmond, CA | 4h25 | 11:30 PM Fresno, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA
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Buses from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA start from as low as $29 (€23) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $42 (€35) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 3 daily trains from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 20m but the average duration is 7h 42m
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Fresno
- First train typically departs at 01:05 AM and the last at 10:30 PM
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, CA to Fresno, CA
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