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Compare train and bus for Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
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How to get from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:55 PM6h50Fresno, CA7:45 PMOakland, CA$1131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:55 PM6h50Fresno, CA7:45 PMOakland, CA$1131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM6h45Fresno, CA6:45 PMOakland, CA$1251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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