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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2h 26m
    $83–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    9h 39m
    $55–95

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 40m

  4. Drive  339 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Fresnocar car 339 mi
    5h 43m
    $58–84

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 57m
    $58–92

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    10h 1m
    $102–159

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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