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How to get fromPalo Alto to Fresnoby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Fresno by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Line 22 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 27m
    $22–40

  2. Drive 165.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Fresnocar car 165.6 mi
    3h
    $31–44

  3. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    4h 4m
    $125–469

  4. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 34m
    $24–40

  5. Line 22 bus, bus via King & Story

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Storybus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Fresnobus bus Lxit 3302
    6h 16m
    $42–65

Palo Alto to Fresno by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Fresno, CA via King & Virginia and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 5h 27m.

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