Cheap coach tickets from San Jose to Fresno

There are several coach options that can take you from San Jose to Fresno:

• Amtrak Thruway: 1 daily coach from £125
• FlixBus US: 1 daily coach from £26
• Greyhound: 1 daily coach from £26
• Tufesa Internacional: 6 daily coaches from £40

What coach companies travel from San Jose to Fresno?

There are 4 coach lines from San Jose to Fresno available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Tufesa Internacional usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• Amtrak Thruway

  Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from San Jose to Fresno start at £125.26. On average, there is 1 Amtrak Thruway coach trip on this route every day.

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trip per day from San Jose to Fresno, and the average ticket for this route costs only £40.82.

  
• Greyhound

  Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 coach trip from San Jose to Fresno every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Fresno usually start from £25.54.

  
• Tufesa Internacional

  Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transport providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily coach trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 6 trips from San Jose to Fresno, with prices starting from £40.02. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard toilets, reclining seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.

City Information

San Jose

San Jose is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. It is the largest city in Northern California and, as such, it is the area’s cultural, political and financial centre.

While you’re in San Jose, make sure to check out the city’s various museums. Since you’re in the world’s foremost technology hub, the Tech Museum of Innovation is a must-visit. And since you’re on the West Coast, you should stop by the San Jose Museum of Art that features the largest permanent collection of works from West Coast artists.

Thanks to its mild California climate, San Jose is one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities, and due to its largely younger-leaning population, it offers quite the vibrant nightlife. In fact, San Jose is among the biggest party hubs in America.

San Jose is served by various coach carriers and has several Amtrak stops within its vicinity. In addition, the city’s airport is located right near the downtown area, which makes travel to and from San Jose a breeze.

Fresno

Situated close to the centre of California, Fresno’s location makes it the perfect hub for travellers who wish to explore the state, but it also has enough attractions on its own to keep visitors interested. One of the city’s most unique destinations is the Forestiere Underground Gardens. Built by a Sicilian immigrant, the gardens stay below the ground level so that citrus trees could grow, making it a unique sight that will capture the heart of nature lovers. Fresno has recently gone through a lot of changes in the field of agriculture, and the city’s love for homegrown produce is now one of its attractions. As you explore the city, don’t hesitate to make a slight detour to Riverdance Farm, a local organic farm where you can pick ripened blueberries and cherries to your heart’s content. For fans of cultural activities, the Fresno Art Museum offers unique artworks created mostly by local artists.

Fresno restaurants are famous for their fresh homegrown produce, and Sam’s Italian Deli & Market is where you can try local staples. If you want to cook yourself, Fresno Farmers’ Market will be a great choice.

Fresno’s main coach and train station is the Santa Fe Passenger Depot located at 2650 Tulare St. From there, you can take coaches from various carriers or hop on a train on Amtrak’s Gold Runner line. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the city’s main airport and it is located not too far from the city centre.

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