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How to get fromSouthern California to Fresnoby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern California to Fresno by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $139–216

  2. Drive 260.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern California to Fresnocar car 260.2 mi
    5h 34m
    $48–69

  3. Taxi, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    7h 52m
    $353–785

  4. Taxi, bus via Fresno

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Fresnobus bus 1
    8h
    $153–208

  5. Taxi, bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Southern California to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    7h 33m
    $232–601

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Southern California, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Southern California to Fresno. However, you can take the taxi to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Bakersfield, walk to Bakersfield Train Station, then take the bus to Fresno Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Southern California to Fresno in around 5h 34m.

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