What is the distance between Oakland and Fresno?

The distance covered from Oakland to Fresno is 251 km (156 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Fresno?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Amtrak Station, in Fresno.

Bus Oakland to Fresno from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Fresno on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:35pm	West Oakland BART	9h 30m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	6h 40m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to Fresno on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:35pm	West Oakland BART	9h 30m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	6h 40m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to Fresno on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00am	Jack London Square	4h 45m	9:45am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
7:00am	West Oakland BART	6h 40m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:35pm	West Oakland BART	9h 30m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Fresno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 4 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

4h 9mAverage Duration

254 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $160	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $77	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Fresno?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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C
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Fresno, US by bus

What is the distance between Oakland and Fresno?
The distance covered from Oakland to Fresno is 251 km (156 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Fresno?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Amtrak Station, in Fresno.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$86

11-23

$81

Today

$94

11-25

$85

11-26

$107

11-27

$77

11-28

$66

11-29

$68

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $171 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-28.