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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $617.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $617 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $617.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 8h 27m versus 5h 32m 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 San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
785 Pacific Surfliner · 5885 Connecting Bus4:10 PM 7h49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 11:59 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 5885 Connecting Bus
4:10 PM 7h49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 11:59 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AA75291:20 PM 1h23 San Diego International Airport 2:43 PM Fresno Yosemite International $304 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner
4:10 AM 8h44 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 12:54 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $91 1 One-way 2 transfers - 761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner
4:10 AM 8h44 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 12:54 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $91 1 One-way 2 transfers - 573 Pacific Surfliner · 5703 Connecting Bus · 703 Gold Runner
10:10 AM 9h46 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 7:56 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $91 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 5885 Connecting Bus
4:01 PM 7h58 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA 11:59 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA $57 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixBus9:25 AM 8h30 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 5:55 PM Fresno $62 1 One-way 0 transfers5:40 AM 8h40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA 2:20 PM Fresno $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA1694 · AA23966:25 AM 5h40 San Diego International Airport 12:05 PM Fresno Yosemite International $271 1 One-way 1 transfer- AA1813+
AA62741:05 PM 5h54 San Diego International Airport 6:59 PM Fresno Yosemite International $271 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA2057+AA6453
9:26 AM 6h20 San Diego International Airport 3:46 PM Fresno Yosemite International $271 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $617.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional.
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