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Compare bus, train, and flight for Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a flight costs an average of $723.
Distance: 761 miles (1226 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$324 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $723 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 47m Average total duration 25h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 3.7 - 7.3kg 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 Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA costing on average $324.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA costing on average $723.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
Train takes on average 25h 47m.
Tickets start at around $324 compared to roughly $183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$141. The journey takes 25h 17m versus 14h 18m 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 Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA
How to get from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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2:25 PM 23h15 Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) 1:40 PM Fresno $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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2:25 PM 23h15 Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) 1:40 PM Fresno $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- UA1334 · UA4699
7:35 PM 4h11 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 11:46 PM Fresno Yosemite International $678 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- UA5955 · UA5626
6:30 PM 5h26 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 11:56 PM Fresno Yosemite International $389 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA1730 · UA5626
4:39 PM 7h17 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 11:56 PM Fresno Yosemite International $389 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA1027 · UA1689
12:20 PM 7h49 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 8:09 PM Fresno Yosemite International $389 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA:
A bus is $184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA costing on average $324.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Fresno, CA costing on average $723.
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
Train takes on average 25h 47m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Fresno Yosemite International.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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