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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 an average ticket price of CHF40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF40, while a train costs an average of CHF52.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF52 Average price | CHF40 Average price Cheapest | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average CHF52.
A bus is CHF571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average CHF611.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Flight takes on average 15h 8m.
Tickets start at around CHF52 compared to roughly CHF26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-26.16. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
· · 5:45 AM7h45San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)1:30 PMFresnoCHF341One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 5:45 AM7h45San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)1:30 PMFresnoCHF341One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 06:00 AM3h00San Jose, CA9:00 AMFresno, CACHF581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 012:30 PM3h00San Jose, CA3:30 PMFresno, CACHF581One-way0 transfers
- 05:00 PM3h15San Jose, CA8:15 PMFresno, CACHF581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average CHF52.
A bus is CHF571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average CHF611.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Flight takes on average 15h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Jose, CA and arrive in Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- Travel with Tufesa Internacional, Infobus, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Tufesa Internacional, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
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