Trains tickets from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $80Average Duration6h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$29 - $50Average Duration4h 34m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Fresno to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 4 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 34mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Fresno, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$34
Average train trip duration4h 34m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance161 miles (259 km)
Latest train departure6:16pm

Fresno to San Francisco Train

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

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07/28
$41
07/29
$41
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07/31
$41
08/01
$41
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 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 train tickets from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $41 for a train ticket from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-07-31.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Fresno and San Francisco compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Fresno to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Fresno, US and San Francisco, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $34 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Fresno, US to San Francisco, US in about 4h 34m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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