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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 prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, and a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA
Travel to Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA.

You can get to Oakland, CA from Fresno, CA 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA is a train with an average price of $24 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).
The fastest way to get to Oakland, CA from Fresno, CA is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 15 min on average.
The Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA distance is around 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Fresno, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
- You can travel between Fresno, CA and Oakland, CA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Greyhound from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA.
- You can take a train from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€22) with Amtrak from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Oakland, CA with Greyhound.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Oakland, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Oakland, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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