What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Fresno?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Fresno is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Fresno?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Fresno is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica station to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Fresno?

The distance between Santa Monica and Fresno is 241 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Fresno without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Fresno?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Santa Monica to Fresno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Fresno bus from?

Santa Monica to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Fresno bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Fresno?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Fresno is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Santa Monica to Fresno.

Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 141+ hotels available in Fresno.

Santa Monica to Fresno - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, line 3 bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Fresno by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
6h 31m
$34–64
Line 761 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus 761 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus Nogales
7h 7m
$28–43
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Fresnocar 217.5 mi
3h 39m
$40–58
Line 3 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
4h 15m
$392–654
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 16m
$32–52

Santa Monica to Fresno by tram, subway, and bus

38Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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