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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fresno, CA is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Fresno, CA is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $95 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Fresno, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Fresno, CA. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Fresno via Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from San Diego to Fresno, CA?

The distance between San Diego and Fresno, CA is 324 miles. The road distance is 339.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Fresno, CA without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from San Diego to Fresno, CA, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Bus or fly from San Diego to Fresno, CA?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fresno, CA is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the San Diego to Fresno, CA bus arrive?

San Diego to Fresno, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Fresno, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Fresno, CA is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from San Diego to Fresno, CA.

Where can I stay near Fresno, CA?

There are 134+ hotels available in Fresno, CA.

San Diego to Fresno, CA - 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, CA by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 39m
$95–409
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Fresno, CAbus Nogales / ...
9h 51m
$49–78
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 58m
$70–148
Drive 337.9 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Fresno, CAcar 337.9 mi
5h 41m
$62–90
Train, bus via Van Nuys
1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus Nogales
9h 7m
$73–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Fresnobus 1
9h 38m
$77–110
Train, bus via San Fernando
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus Nogales
10h 1m
$74–135

San Diego to Fresno, CA by train and bus

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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, you can take a bus from San Diego to Fresno, CA via Anaheim and Fresno in around 9h 38m.

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