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 Santiago Express San Jose 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 $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 20
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
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	2:30pm	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 21
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
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	2:30pm	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 22
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
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	2:30pm	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 23
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
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	2:30pm	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	5h 20m	5:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	9:00am	E St	CheapestFastest
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	2:30pm	E St	No tags
5:35am	Diridon Station	8h 5m	1:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	8:15pm	E St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:15 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Fresno

We recommend taking the bus

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 $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3hAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $85	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $65	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Users have reported a generally positive experience with the bus service, highlighting comfortable travel and professional drivers. The trips were timely, contributing to an overall satisfactory journey. However, there was a mention of confusion at the outlet store for first-time riders and an open emergency exit on one occasion as areas that could be improved.

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

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Bus was due to the weather. Otherwise great ride.

Leeann B.

September 17, 2019

it was good

Gustavo H.

July 11, 2019

Very nice driver and he drove very safely.

Wendy C.

December 17, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Fresno?

Stops in San Jose

A - Santiago Express San Jose

B - Diridon Station

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 about traveling from San Jose, US to Fresno, US by bus

How far is San Jose from Fresno?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$41

11/18

$41

Today

$41

11/20

$41

11/21

$41

11/22

$41

11/23

$41

11/24

$47

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $94 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 $41 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound 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.