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How to get fromFresno to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to San Diego by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    2h 54m
    $81–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    8h 18m
    $57–111

  3. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    10h
    $102–171

  4. Drive  339.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to San Diegocar car 339.2 mi
    5h 44m
    $58–84

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 20m

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 37m

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 39m
    $106–163

Fresno to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Fresno, CA to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Limousine Express also services this route once daily.

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