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

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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)

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

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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.

Greyhound
01:45PM9h45
San Jose, CA
11:30PMFresno, CA
$391One-way
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Greyhound
01:45PM9h45
San Jose, CA
11:30PMFresno, CA
$391One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
07:25PM5h20
San Jose, CA
12:45AMFresno, CA
$491One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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).

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Flight takes on average 6h 3m.

The distance from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Tufesa Mexico.
Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Bakersfield, 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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