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

The average train ticket price from San Jose to Fresno is $58. The best way to find train tickets from San Jose to Fresno is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between San Jose and Fresno is around 6h 50m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 124 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Jose and Fresno?

The number of trains from San Jose to Fresno can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to Fresno by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Jose to Fresno?

When taking the train from San Jose to Fresno, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train San Jose to Fresno from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:35pm	Diridon Station	6h 10m	9:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		2:55pm	Diridon Station	6h 50m	9:45pm	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
6:18am	Diridon Station	7h 27m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
3:35pm	Diridon Station	6h 10m	9:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	6h 50m	9:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Fresno on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:18am	Diridon Station	7h 27m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
		2:55pm	Diridon Station	6h 50m	9:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:07 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

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

San Jose, US

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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

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Amtrak San Jose Fresno recent customer reviews

Comfortable and very clean

Zeny K.

October 21, 2024

Good customer service

Truc B.

January 18, 2023

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

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Which train companies travel from San Jose to Fresno?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/19

$50

11/20

$50

Today

$50

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

11/24

$57

11/25

$61

11/26

$61

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $62 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-24.