There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Zacatecas by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane FAT - ZCL
10h 37m$3,318–13,668Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecasbus
45h 40m$2,731–5,265Bus via Nogales
- Take the bus from Fresno to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Cananeabus
- Take the bus from Cananea to Zacatecasbus
40h 50m$4,691–7,336Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Zacatecasbus
2d 1h$9,226–18,621Drive 2,664.5 km
- Drive from Fresno to Zacatecascar 2,664.5 km
29h 57m$5,531–7,989Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane SJC - ZCL
9h 59m$5,066–15,392Bus #2
- Take the bus from Fresno to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Aguascalientesbus
- Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Zacatecasbus
2d 2h$5,406–10,110
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Zacatecas is to bus which costs $2700 - $5500 and takes 45h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Zacatecas is to bus and fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $5000 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Zacatecas. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at Zacatecas via Nogales and Cananea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.
The distance between Fresno and Zacatecas is 2284 km. The road distance is 2664.5 km.
The best way to get from Fresno to Zacatecas without a car is to bus via Nogales which takes 40h 50m and costs $4600 - $7500.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Fresno to Zacatecas, including transfers.
Fresno to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Fresno station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 10h 37m and costs $3300 - $14000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nogales, which costs $4600 - $7500 and takes 40h 50m.
Fresno to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Nogales station.
Zacatecas is 1h ahead of Fresno. It is currently 8:34 AM in Fresno and 9:34 AM in Zacatecas.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Zacatecas, Mexico?
Volaris, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno to Zacatecas via Nogales and Cananea in around 40h 50m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–14,000
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,700–13,000
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–14,000
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Phoenix, Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–14,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–14,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,200–14,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6,500–15,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Nogales
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $1,700–2,400
- Titanium
- $1,900–2,000
Bus from Nogales to Cananea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $130–370
- Titanium
- $140–360
Bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–600
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $320–550
- Titanium
- $360–600
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Zacatecas is 2665 km. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Fresno to Zacatecas.
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