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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 train, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 train costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €681.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €681 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €55.
A train is €630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €681.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€24. The journey takes 5h 10m 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.
12:35 PM 8h05 San Jose, CA 8:40 PM Fresno, CA €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:35 PM 8h05 San Jose, CA 8:40 PM Fresno, CA €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 PM 4h56 San Jose, CA 4:36 AM Fresno, CA €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:40 PM 4h56 San Jose, CA 3:36 AM Fresno, CA €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €55.
A train is €630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average €681.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Tufesa Internacional, Infobus.
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