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Compare bus and train for Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €36, while a bus costs an average of €48.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 718 Gold Runner
5:48 PM 4h00 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 9:48 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 718 Gold Runner
5:48 PM 4h00 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 9:48 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 718 Gold Runner
5:48 PM 4h00 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 9:48 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 714 Gold Runner
12:18 PM 4h07 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 4:25 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - 712 Gold Runner
10:18 AM 4h07 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 2:25 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - 716 Gold Runner
2:18 PM 4h07 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA 6:25 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 6h30 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 2:15 AM Fresno €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
7:00 AM 6h40 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 1:40 PM Fresno €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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