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How to get fromSan Francisco to Fresnoby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 17m
    $26–48

  2. Drive  183.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Fresnocar car 183.1 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–49

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    3h 43m
    $331–473

  4. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 19m
    $28–46

  5. BART, bus via Tracy

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 16m
    $30–51

  6. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    6h 26m
    $28–44

San Francisco to Fresno by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Fresno, CA via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours.

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