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

The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from £23. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from San Jose to Fresno is 3h, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Fresno?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Fresno at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	09:00	E St	Fastest
11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	14:30	E St	No tags
05:35	Diridon Station	8h 5m	13:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	5h 20m	17:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Diridon Station	5h 35m	11:45	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	09:00	E St	Fastest
11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	14:30	E St	No tags
05:35	Diridon Station	8h 5m	13:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	5h 20m	17:45	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:25	Diridon Station	6h	12:25	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	09:00	E St	Fastest
11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	2h 45m	14:30	E St	No tags
05:35	Diridon Station	8h 5m	13:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	6h	18:25	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:05 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3hAverage duration

121 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£23 - £93	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £50	Average duration6h 58m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Fresno?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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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.

9 May 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.

19 April 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.

30 December 2019

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87415 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £23

Greyhound San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Bus was due to the weather. Otherwise great ride.

Leeann B.

17 September 2019

it was good

Gustavo H.

11 July 2019

Very nice driver and he drove very safely.

Wendy C.

17 December 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,525 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 by bus from San Jose, US to Fresno, US

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Fresno?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from £23. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Fresno?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Fresno is 3h, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Fresno?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Fresno at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Fresno?
A bus journey from San Jose to Fresno produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Fresno?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

02/12

£32

03/12

£32

Today

£32

05/12

£32

06/12

£32

07/12

£32

08/12

£32

09/12

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £32

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 £32 to £52 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 £32, which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually Greyhound, 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.