Cheapest day | Sunday |
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Most expensive day | Thursday |
Average price (round-trip) | $54 |
Average price (one-way) | $24 |
Fresno is the most searched station in Fresno by KAYAK users.
Amtrak is the only train company serving Fresno.
Bakersfield to Fresno - 2h 00m
Sacramento to Fresno - 3h 19m
Emeryville to Fresno - 3h 59m
Take Amtrak to Fresno and you can enjoy hot meals that you can eat in the dining car. Set with silverware and china, it will be a fine dining experience. Reservations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are made with the train conductor. If you'd prefer, you can buy a quick sandwich or snacks like chips, candy, and soda from your train attendant. Onboard the San Joaquins, you'll also have access to free Wi-Fi. This way you can communicate with the office or post photos on your social media account.
The Fresno station is within walking distance of the heart of the city of Fresno. However, if you want to go to other parts of the city, you can catch a ride with the Fresno Area Express (the city bus system). This bus runs from early morning to midnight. It runs less during the weekend.
In just over a couple of hours, you could be in Bakersfield (BFL) where you can tour the California Area Living Museum or the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History. If you're traveling with children, you might visit the Murray Family Farm and the Big Red Barn. Trains from Fresno often go to Oakland where there are lots to do, including outdoor activities like kayaking, row boating, and bird-watching. Other day trips to consider include taking the train to Modesto (OD9) or Stockton (9KN) from Fresno.
You'll find vending machines at the Fresno Train Station. They have a nice selection of chips, candy bars, soft drinks, and water. If you want something more substantial, there is a diner called the Shepherd's Inn right across the street from the train station. It serves home-style food like spaghetti and meatballs, fried chicken, burgers, and pork chops.