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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €549.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €565 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA
Trains from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:00, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 11:00 |
Last train 17:54 |
FAQs: Trains from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Rafael, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fresno, CA to San Rafael, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Shepherd's Inn
- Joe's Steakhouse
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
- Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fresno Yosemite
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak trains
- Bus: Fresno Area Express (FAX) routes 22, 26, 28, 34, 38
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