There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to Banning by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus via Los Angeles
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Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
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Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Banning Bus Stop
Train, bus
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Take the train from Fresno to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
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Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Banning Bus Stop
Drive
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Drive from Fresno to Banning
Fly
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Fly from Fresno (FAT) to Indio/Palm Springs (PSP)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Banning is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Banning is to drive. Taking this option will cost $55 - $80 and takes 5h.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Banning. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at Banning via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Fresno and Banning is 256 miles. The road distance is 302.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Banning without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Fresno to Banning, including transfers.
Fresno to Banning bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Banning is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $800 and takes 5h 43m.
There is no direct flight from Fresno Airport to Indio/Palm Springs Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Fresno to Banning bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Banning station.

- Distance: 255.7 miles
- Duration: 8h 5m
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Banning, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresno to Banning via Los Angeles in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and four other airlines fly from Fresno to Banning hourly.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,100
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330 - $1,700

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,200

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,100

- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,700
Flights from Fresno to Indio/Palm Springs via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,600

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fresno to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $29 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $40 - $65

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $28 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $75
Bus from Los Angeles to Banning
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $16 - $24
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Banning Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $16 - $23
- Flexible
- $30 - $50

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Banning is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Fresno to Banning.
Southwest Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and two other airlines offer flights from Fresno Airport to Indio/Palm Springs Airport.
There are 43+ hotels available in Banning. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Fresno to Fresno Airport is to line 26 bus which takes 35 min and costs $2.