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Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, 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 bus which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $85 (€68).
A bus is $332 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 PM4h40Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA5:55 PMFresno$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:15 PM4h40Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA5:55 PMFresno$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA20644:48 PM1h11Los Angeles International Airport5:59 PMFresno Yosemite International$4101One-way0 transfers
Other options
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5619 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:26 AM8h30Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA5:56 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$831One-way2 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5619 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:13 AM8h43Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:56 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$851One-way2 transfers
4:30 PM5h45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:15 PMFresno$621One-way0 transfers
01:45 PM3h45Los Angeles, CA5:30 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
010:30 AM6h05Los Angeles, CA4:35 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA$871One-way0 transfers
UA489 · UA59788:45 AM8h42John Wayne Airport5:27 PMFresno Yosemite International$2791One-way1 transfer
UA304 · UA56521:59 PM4h03Burbank6:02 PMFresno Yosemite International$3151One-way1 transfer
UA1300 · UA47393:30 PM4h13Burbank7:43 PMFresno Yosemite International$3151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $85 (€68).
A bus is $332 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Fresno.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
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