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The cheapest and fastest trains from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$44

Average price

$56

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 48 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

200 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA without transferring at least once.

Amtrak3910 AMTRAK · 710 San Joaquins
06:10AM5h35
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
11:45AMFresno station, Fresno, CA
$441One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak538 Capitol Corridor · 718 San Joaquins
03:00PM6h45
Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
09:45PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
$591One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak524 Capitol Corridor · 712 San Joaquins
06:18AM7h27
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
01:45PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
$591One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak538 Capitol Corridor · 718 San Joaquins
02:55PM6h50
San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
09:45PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
$591One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak524 Capitol Corridor · 712 San Joaquins
06:23AM7h22
Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
01:45PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
$591One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, 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 train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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€39

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6h 9m

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5h 39m

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7h 10m

Average duration

6h 40m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA

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Trains from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) 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
123 miles (199 km)
Average train duration
5h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€28)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
5h 35m
First train
14:10
Last train
23:05
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)

Train companies: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA trains

For as little as $34 (€27) you can travel by train between San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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.

San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $34
  • Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

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