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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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. 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 train costs an average of $42, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
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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.
- 710 Gold Runner8:08 AM4h17Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA12:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 710 Gold Runner8:08 AM4h17Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA12:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 718 Gold Runner5:48 PM4h00Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA9:48 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 712 Gold Runner10:18 AM4h07Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA2:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
- 714 Gold Runner12:18 PM4h07Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA4:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
- 716 Gold Runner2:18 PM4h07Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA6:25 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA$511One-way0 transfers
- undefined · undefined7:00 AM6h45Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA1:45 PMFresno$601One-way1 transfer
- undefined · undefined4:35 PM9h30Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA2:05 AMFresno$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 4 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, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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