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There are 3 ways to get from San Mateo to Fresno by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, bus

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    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 15m
    $29–46

  2. Drive 176 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Fresnocar car 176 mi
    3h 9m
    $33–47

  3. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    3h 39m
    $193–476

San Mateo to Fresno by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Fresno. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to King & Virginia, walk to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, then take the bus to Fresno, CA. Alternatively, you can drive from San Mateo to Fresno in around 3h 9m.

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