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How to get fromOrange County to Fresnoby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Orange County to Fresno by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    6h 33m
    $41–88

  2. Drive 250.9 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Fresnocar car 250.9 mi
    4h 11m
    $46–67

  3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SNA - FAT
    4h 34m
    $400–785

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 37m
    $86–133

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 40m
    $45–65

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 58m
    $45–75

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    5h 5m
    $409–687

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    5h 42m
    $120–470

Orange County to Fresno by train, foot, and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Limousine Express also services this route once daily.

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