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Compare bus and train 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 $42. 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 $42, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $61 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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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $42 (€33).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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