What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA is to bus via Modesto which costs $21 - $40 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Fresno, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Fresno, CA. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Fresno, CA via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

The distance between Oakland and Fresno, CA is 190 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Fresno, CA without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA without a car is to BART and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $28 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Fresno, CA bus from?

Oakland to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Bus or fly from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

The best way to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $280 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Oakland to Fresno, CA bus arrive?

Oakland to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Fresno, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Fresno, CA is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Oakland to Fresno, CA.

Where can I stay near Fresno, CA?

There are 141+ hotels available in Fresno, CA.

Oakland to Fresno, CA - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Fresno, CA by subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
5h 5m
$28–50
Bus via Modesto
cheapest
1. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
2. Take the bus from Modesto to Fresnobus Sacramento
6h 4m
$21–37
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Fresno, CAcar 171.2 mi
3h
$32–46
Fly
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SFO - FAT
4h 20m
$282–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
5h 27m
$28–55

Oakland to Fresno, CA by subway and bus

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Distance: 189.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Fresno, CA via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 5h 27m.

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