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How to get fromRaleigh to Fresnoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane RDU - FAT
    10h 12m
    $164–704

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $426–711

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3d 2h
    $864–2,003

  4. Drive  2,636.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Fresnocar car 2,636.4 mi
    42h 52m
    $482–695

  5. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane RDU - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 19m
    $222–870

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 9h
    $842–2,071

Raleigh to Fresno by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,283 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Fresno Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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