The cheapest and fastest trains from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fresno station, Fresno, CA for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
1:58 PM4h47Fresno station, Fresno, CA6:45 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$461One-way0 transfers
1:58 PM4h47Fresno station, Fresno, CA6:45 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $421.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $804 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $768 (€628) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA costing on average $804 (€658).
Other travel options to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Flight takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.18 (€-12.42). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK | 6:58 AM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 4h47 | 11:45 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 12:58 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 4h37 | 5:35 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Trains from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:58, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 1:58 PM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fresno station, Fresno, CA and San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA from $35 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, 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 José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fresno station, Fresno, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
