How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Fresno?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from $41. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Fresno?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to Fresno is 3h, covering a distance of 195 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Tufesa .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Fresno route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa , Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Fresno?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Fresno at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Fresno?

A bus trip from San Jose to Fresno generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose to Fresno?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Fresno?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to Fresno from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	8:15pm	E St	CheapestFastest
		5:00pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	3h 15m	8:15pm	E St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on December 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
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 December 3
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 December 4
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 December 5
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 December 7
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:00 AM 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 a good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3hAverage Duration

195 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $173	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $93	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Fresno?

Stops in San Jose

A
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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B
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Fresno

A
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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C
1157 F St
1157 F 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

Tufesa

3.5/5696 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

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,411 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87411 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $41

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

3.5/511,489 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Fresno?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from $41. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Fresno?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Fresno is 3h, covering a distance of 195 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Fresno route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Fresno?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Fresno at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Fresno?
A bus trip from San Jose to Fresno generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Fresno?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Fresno?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$76

11-30

$76

Today

$59

12-02

$59

12-03

$59

12-04

$59

12-05

$59

12-06

$59

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $59

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 $59 to $103 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 $59 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.