How to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Aug 29
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train, flight with
FlixBus
Amtrak
Greyhound
Infobus
Tufesa Internacional
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Amtrak
Greyhound
Infobus
Tufesa Internacional
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 205 miles (330 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Train

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 12m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $50.

A bus is $292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $336.

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

Flight takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    6:45 PM4h05
    Fresno
    10:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    6:45 PM4h05
    Fresno
    10:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2096
    6:15 AM1h15
    Fresno Yosemite International
    7:30 AMLos Angeles International Airport
    $5101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK
    8:40 PM4h15
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    12:55 AMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
    9:52 PM4h18
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    2:10 AMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK
    10:29 AM4h31
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    3:00 PMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM5h00
    Fresno
    3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM5h35
    Fresno, East Shaw Avenue / North Cedar Avenue (Macy's Furniture Gallery), CA
    3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK
    8:40 PM4h30
    Fresno station, Fresno, CA
    1:10 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5647 · UA626
    12:03 PM3h10
    Fresno Yosemite International
    3:13 PMBurbank
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4648 · UA2764
    2:10 PM3h23
    Fresno Yosemite International
    5:33 PMBurbank
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5647 · UA411
    12:03 PM3h38
    Fresno Yosemite International
    3:41 PMOntario International Airport
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Fri
Aug 28
Sat
Aug 29
Sun
Aug 30
Mon
Aug 31
Tue
Sep 01
Wed
Sep 02
Thu
Sep 03

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, 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 Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $50.

A bus is $292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $336.

The fastest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

Flight takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 205 miles (330 km).
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Tufesa to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Tufesa.
Omio customers who travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.
To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.
HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Los Angeles, CAHow to travel from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone