Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 39m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€37 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to Fresno, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $439 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $468 (€371).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Flight takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa Mexico to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Tufesa Mexico.
Travelling from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

