What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fresno?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fresno is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Fresno?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Fresno is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $80 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Fresno. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Fresno Rapid Connection via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from San Diego to Fresno?

The distance between San Diego and Fresno is 323 miles. The road distance is 341 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Fresno without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fresno without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Fresno?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from San Diego to Fresno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fresno bus from?

San Diego to Fresno bus services, operated by Rapid Connection, depart from San Ysidro station.

Bus or fly from San Diego to Fresno?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fresno is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the San Diego to Fresno bus arrive?

San Diego to Fresno bus services, operated by Rapid Connection, arrive at Fresno Rapid Connection station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Fresno?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Fresno is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from San Diego to Fresno.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Fresno?

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Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 137+ hotels available in Fresno.

San Diego to Fresno - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Fresno by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
2h 26m
$83–527
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2006
9h 41m
$58–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 36m
$76–153
Train, bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus
10h 5m
$75–149
Drive 339 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Fresnocar 339 mi
5h 43m
$62–90
Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m
$116–193
Bus via San Ysidro
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Fresno Rapid Connectionbus Lxrc 3521
8h 40m

San Diego to Fresno by train, foot, and bus

66Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

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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 3 hours. Alternatively, Rapid Connection operates a bus from San Ysidro to Fresno Rapid Connection twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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