There are 6 ways to get from Fresno to Balboa Park by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
4h 8m$85–261Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
9h 44m$55–96Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 48m$83–142Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
9h 49m$63–142Drive 338.4 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Balboa Parkcar 338.4 mi
5h 44m$62–90Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 5m$93–169
Fresno to Balboa Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Balboa Park is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Park Bl & Zoo Pl via Bakersfield and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Fresno and Balboa Park is 329 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Balboa Park without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 48m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Fresno to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Fresno to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Balboa Park is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 8h 48m.
Fresno to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Balboa Park is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Fresno to Balboa Park.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Balboa Park via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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