Trains tickets from San Jose, US to Fresno, US

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Next departures to Fresno

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Fresno
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Fresno
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Fresno
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Fresno.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $111Average Duration3h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$40 - $63Average Duration6h 40m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud 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 $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3hAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$48
Average train trip duration6h 40m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:18am
Distance124 miles (199 km)
Latest train departure3:35pm

San Jose to Fresno Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $52 for a train 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 $48 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Jose and Fresno is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Fresno.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Fresno you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between San Jose and Fresno, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Fresno.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Fresno, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Jose, US and Fresno, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $48 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $40. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Fresno, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose, US to Fresno, US in about 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Fresno, US to San Jose, US

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