What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Oakland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Fresno to Oakland is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Oakland station. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at BART Dublin Station via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Fresno to Oakland?

The distance between Fresno and Oakland is 190 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fresno to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Fresno to Oakland without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 35m and costs $28 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Fresno to Oakland?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Fresno to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fresno to Oakland bus from?

Fresno to Oakland bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Fresno station.

Bus or fly from Fresno to Oakland?

The best way to get from Fresno to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Modesto, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Fresno to Oakland bus arrive?

Fresno to Oakland bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Modesto station.

Can I drive from Fresno to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Oakland is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Fresno to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Fresno to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 715+ hotels available in Oakland.

Fresno to Oakland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fresno to Oakland by bus, subway, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
4h 35m
$28–47
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from Fresno to Oaklandcar 172.3 mi
3h 4m
$32–46
Fly
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
3h 36m
$122–465
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Fresno to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
4h 46m
$37–51
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain
6h 14m
$36–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
6h 30m
$41–78

Fresno to Oakland by bus and subway

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno to Lake Merritt via Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, and Dublin / Pleasanton in around 4h 46m.

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