How far is San Jose from Fresno?

The distance between the two cities is 124 miles (200 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Fresno?

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Fresno leave from Diridon Station and arrive at E St. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to Fresno from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on August 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	6h	11:35am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:45pm	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	3:30pm	E St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on September 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	6h	11:35am	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on September 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	No tags
12:40am	Diridon Station	12h	12:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	No tags
12:40am	Diridon Station	12h	12:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	Fastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	No tags
	12:40am	Diridon Station	12h	12:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:15pm	Diridon Station	11h 50m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Fresno.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $128	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$40 - $63	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Fresno

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3hAverage Duration

$33Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Fresno, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$56

Average bus trip duration3h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance124 miles (199 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Tufesa

3.5/5679 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

Users have shared positive feedback about the comfortable travel experience and professional drivers, with timely arrivals being a highlight. However, there was some confusion for first-time riders at the service outlet store and an open emergency exit on one bus was noted as a concern by passengers.

Tufesa San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride, very professional driver. Reached my destination within a good time.

Abel M.

May 9, 2025

Overall I was satisfied with the service and trip. The outlet store for service was confusing but anything a first time rider could get confused by.

Jorgina L.

April 19, 2022

Bus was neat. Started on time reached early. Finding the bus station was a bit confusing but overall it was a good experience

Alekhya P.

December 30, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,306 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tufesa San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride, very professional driver. Reached my destination within a good time.

Abel M.

May 9, 2025

Overall I was satisfied with the service and trip. The outlet store for service was confusing but anything a first time rider could get confused by.

Jorgina L.

April 19, 2022

Bus was neat. Started on time reached early. Finding the bus station was a bit confusing but overall it was a good experience

Alekhya P.

December 30, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,217 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tufesa San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride, very professional driver. Reached my destination within a good time.

Abel M.

May 9, 2025

Overall I was satisfied with the service and trip. The outlet store for service was confusing but anything a first time rider could get confused by.

Jorgina L.

April 19, 2022

Bus was neat. Started on time reached early. Finding the bus station was a bit confusing but overall it was a good experience

Alekhya P.

December 30, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,431 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5431 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Tufesa San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride, very professional driver. Reached my destination within a good time.

Abel M.

May 9, 2025

Overall I was satisfied with the service and trip. The outlet store for service was confusing but anything a first time rider could get confused by.

Jorgina L.

April 19, 2022

Bus was neat. Started on time reached early. Finding the bus station was a bit confusing but overall it was a good experience

Alekhya P.

December 30, 2019

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San Jose to Fresno Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Fresno?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Fresno

A - E St

B - Amtrak Station

C - 1157 F St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Fresno, US

How far is San Jose from Fresno?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/27

$31

08/28

$39

Today

$47

08/30

$39

08/31

$40

09/01

$43

09/02

$38

09/03

$28

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Fresno, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $88 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Fresno.

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