What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Fresno to San Jose is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Fresno to San Jose is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fresno, CA and arriving at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Fresno to San Jose?

The distance between Fresno and San Jose is 149 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fresno to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Fresno to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Fresno to San Jose?

The bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Fresno to San Jose bus from?

Fresno to San Jose bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Fresno, CA station.

Bus or fly from Fresno to San Jose?

The best way to get from Fresno to San Jose is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $320 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Fresno to San Jose bus arrive?

Fresno to San Jose bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Can I drive from Fresno to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to San Jose is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Fresno to San Jose.

How do I get a bus ticket from Fresno to San Jose?

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 429+ hotels available in San Jose.

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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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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
3h 4m
$19–35
Drive 148.6 mi
1. Drive from Fresno to San Josecar 148.6 mi
2h 45m
$28–40
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 11m
$196–482
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
4h 8m
$22–37
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 FAT - SJC
5h 49m
$59–314

Fresno to San Jose by bus

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. 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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