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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Fresnoby bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Fresno by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    5h 11m
    $31–56

  2. Drive 153.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Fresnocar car 153.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–41

  3. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MRY - FAT
    5h 25m
    $180–431

  4. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    5h 33m
    $296–486

Santa Cruz to Fresno by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Fresno, CA via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, and San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant in around 5h 11m.

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