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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. 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 bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 San Jose, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $798 (€642) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $835 (€672).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA
How to get from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK8:58 AM3h52Fresno station, Fresno, CA12:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK8:58 AM3h52Fresno station, Fresno, CA12:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 01:30 PM3h15Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA4:45 PMSan Jose, CA$791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK12:58 PM4h37Fresno station, Fresno, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$471One-way1 transfer
- 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK6:58 AM4h47Fresno station, Fresno, CA11:45 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$471One-way1 transfer
- 715 Gold Runner · 747 Capitol Corridor12:58 PM6h59Fresno station, Fresno, CA7:57 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$671One-way1 transfer
- 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK6:00 PM4h05Fresno station, Fresno, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$371One-way1 transfer
- 05:30 PM3h25Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA8:55 PMSan Jose, CA$791One-way0 transfers
AA1831 · AA119712:55 PM9h48Fresno Yosemite International10:43 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport$9071One-way1 transfer- AA2576+
AA62756:15 AM12h19Fresno Yosemite International6:34 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport$9071One-way1 transfer - AA1831 · AA257612:55 PM5h39Fresno Yosemite International6:34 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport$9681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $798 (€642) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $835 (€672).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and San Jose, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA and arrive in San Jose, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
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