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How to get fromFresno to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to Southern California by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $137–214

  2. Drive 260.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Southern Californiacar car 260.5 mi
    5h 34m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $230–605

  4. Bus, taxi via Ne Cedar - Shaw

    1. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    8h 57m
    $139–191

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $351–789

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Southern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fresno to Southern California. However, you can take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, take the bus to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can drive from Fresno to Southern California in around 5h 34m.

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