How to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA

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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $107.

Distance: 315 miles (508 km)

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$56

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$89

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$249

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$76

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8h 36m

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8h 6m

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8h 12m

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4h 21m

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5h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is a bus with an average price of $56 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $89 (€73).

A bus is $193 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $249 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 42m.

Bus takes on average 8h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users.

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from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA

How to get from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM8h30
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    5:55 PMFresno
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM8h30
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    5:55 PMFresno
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Infobus0
    10:45 AM6h55
    San Diego, CA
    5:40 PMFresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
    4:10 AM8h44
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    12:54 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
    4:10 AM8h44
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    12:54 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner
    6:10 AM9h46
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    3:56 PMFresno station, Fresno, CA
    $901One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM9h15
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    5:55 PMFresno
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:40 AM8h40
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    2:20 PMFresno
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:55 AM9h25
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    2:20 PMFresno
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA

Travel to Fresno, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is a bus with an average price of $56 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $89 (€73).

A bus is $193 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $249 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 42m.

Bus takes on average 8h 6m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is approximately 315 miles (508 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Fresno.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Fresno, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Bakersfield, CA, Stockton, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fresno, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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