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How to get fromFresno to San Mateoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Fresno to San Mateo by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

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    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    4h 52m
    $27–47

  2. Drive 176 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to San Mateocar car 176 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–47

  3. Fly, 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 Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 22m
    $192–477

Fresno to San Mateo by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Fresno to San Mateo. However, you can take the bus to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 22 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Fresno to San Mateo in around 3h 11m.

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