There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) by bus, rideshare, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
4h 14m$41–61Drive 140 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT)car 140 mi
2h 43m$26–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Salinas to Fresno-FAT140 mi
2h 43mTrain, Caltrain, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SFO - FAT
5h 11m$307–515
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT). However, there are services departing from N Main / Rossi and arriving at Fresno, CA via Gilroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Salinas and Fresno Airport (FAT) is 155 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT), including transfers.
Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from N Main / Rossi station.
Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT) is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Salinas to Fresno Airport (FAT).
There are 134+ hotels available in Fresno Airport (FAT).
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Fresno Airport (FAT), USA?
You can take a bus from N Main / Rossi to Fresno Airport (FAT) via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Fresno, CA in around 4h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–29
- Titanium
- $16–29
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Salinas to Fresno-FAT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salinas and Fresno Airport (FAT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















