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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$114

Average price

$114

Fastest journey

3 h 59 m

Average duration

3 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

254 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Berkeley, CA for Fresno, CA on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.

07:46AM3h59

Berkeley, CA

11:45AMFresno, CA

$1141One-way

0 transfers

09:46AM3h59

Berkeley, CA

01:45PMFresno, CA

$1141One-way

0 transfers

11:46AM3h59

Berkeley, CA

03:45PMFresno, CA

$1141One-way

0 transfers

01:46PM3h59

Berkeley, CA

05:45PMFresno, CA

$1141One-way

0 transfers

05:46PM3h59

Berkeley, CA

09:45PMFresno, CA

$1141One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€41 Average price	€30 Average price Cheapest
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Compare prices and tickets Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus, or flight

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA

USA

Trains from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Distance

157 miles (253 km)

Average train duration

3h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 50m

First train

05:55

Last train

18:16

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Train companies: Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA trains

Travel from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA from $37 (€30) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $37

FAQs: Trains from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA can start from as little as $43 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA is $47 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA train time is 4 h 50 min covering the 157 mile (253 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA leaves at 5: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA leaves at 6: 16 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 16 PM.

A trip to Fresno, CA from Berkeley, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA is June.

You have options as you can travel from Berkeley, CA to Fresno, CA 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.