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There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to San Jose by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to San Josebus bus Lxit 3323
    3h
    $40–60

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    4h 8m
    $22–38

  3. Drive 148.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to San Josecar car 148.6 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–40

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 11m
    $126–472

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FAT - SJC
    5h 49m
    $69–354

Fresno to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Fresno to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly.

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