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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €94.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€70 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €171 Average price |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5874 AMTRAK · 774 Pacific SurflinerCheapest
5874 AMTRAK · 774 Pacific SurflinerFastest
AA9299Other options
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 586 Pacific Surfliner
5874 AMTRAK · 774 Pacific Surfliner
FlixBus
FlixBus
AA2396 · AA2031
UA5737 · UA2391
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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $120 (€94).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Fresno Yosemite International and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
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