How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Fresno?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from £43. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Jose to Fresno is 6h 58m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Fresno route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Jose to Fresno departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Train San Jose to Fresno from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	8h 7m	14:25	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	8h 7m	14:25	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	8h 7m	14:25	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	8h 7m	14:25	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Fresno on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	6h 13m	21:48	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
06:18	Diridon Station	8h 7m	14:25	Amtrak Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	6h 58m	21:48	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:11 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 £30, 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£30 - £74	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £50	Average duration6h 58m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Jose, US and Fresno, US?

San Jose, US

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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Fresno, US

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Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £39

Amtrak San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Comfortable and very clean

Zeny K.

21 October 2024

Good customer service

Truc B.

18 January 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Fresno?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Fresno start from £43. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Fresno?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Fresno is 6h 58m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Fresno route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Fresno?
The earliest train from San Jose to Fresno departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£39

11/12

£39

Today

£39

13/12

£42

14/12

£42

15/12

£39

16/12

£39

17/12

£39

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £39

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 £39 to £42 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 £39, which is on 2025-12-15.