There are 3 ways to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA by bus, car, or plane
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Line 20 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
5h 58m$18–34Drive 152.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Fresno, CAcar 152.3 mi
2h 43m$28–41Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MRY - FAT
5h 38m$39–264
Monterey to Fresno, CA by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA is to line 20 bus and bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Fresno, CA. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Fresno, CA via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and Gilroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Monterey and Fresno, CA is 168 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA, including transfers.
Monterey to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Fresno, CA is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 5h 38m.
Monterey to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Fresno, CA is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Monterey to Fresno, CA.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Fresno, CA via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–26
- Titanium
- $15–27
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