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

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Compare coach, 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 £45 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, 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 £45, while a flight costs an average of £596.

Distance: 200 km

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is a train with an average price of £45.

This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:

A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average £49.

A train is £552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average £596.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 40m.

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£21. 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.

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

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The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is a train with an average price of £45.

This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA:

A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average £49.

A train is £552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average £596.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 40m.

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

The San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA distance is approximately 200 km.
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by coach, 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 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
  • Coaches 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 American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Fresno, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Fresno, CA by coach.
  • 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 coaches per day with Tufesa Internacional, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fresno, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from San Jose, CA to Fresno, CA, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
To explore Fresno, CA, and its key attractions like the Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and Woodward Park, a visit of two to three days is generally sufficient.

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