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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $190 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $91.
A bus is $133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $190.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 8h 8m versus 5h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA
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.
FlixBus7:15 AM9h10Fresno4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:15 AM9h10Fresno4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA92686:01 AM1h24Fresno Yosemite International7:25 AMSan Diego International Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus7:15 AM9h55Fresno5:10 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$711One-way0 transfers
08:15 PM7h15Fresno, CA3:30 AMSan Diego, CA$851One-way0 transfers- 09:00 AM8h35Fresno, CA5:35 PMSan Diego, CA$851One-way0 transfers
AA2396 · AA4801:01 PM5h15Fresno Yosemite International6:16 PMSan Diego International Airport$2521One-way1 transfer- AA1951+
AA49789:39 AM5h43Fresno Yosemite International3:22 PMSan Diego International Airport$2521One-way1 transfer - AA75254:23 PM1h24Fresno Yosemite International5:47 PMSan Diego International Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $91.
A bus is $133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $190.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
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