There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Fresno by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane BUF - FAT
9h 19m$173–703Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
2d 15h$759–1,814Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 16h$420–865Drive 2,600.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Fresnocar 2,600.3 mi
43h 28m$475–686Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 21h$774–1,906
Buffalo to Fresno by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Fresno is to fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Buffalo and Fresno is 2226 miles. The road distance is 2615.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Fresno without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 2 days 15h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Buffalo to Fresno, including transfers.
Buffalo to Fresno bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 2 days 16h.
Buffalo to Fresno bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus station.
Fresno is 3h behind Buffalo. It is currently 8:57 AM in Buffalo and 5:57 AM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Fresno Bus Station via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Fresno is 2616 miles. It takes approximately 43h 28m to drive from Buffalo to Fresno.
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