There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Long Beach by bus, train, car, plane or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
Cheapest option
Bus via Artesia Station Bay 3
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Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
6 alternative options
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
Train, bus via Santa Clarita
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Take the train from Fresno to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
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Take the train from Newhall station to L. A. Union Station station
Drive
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Drive from Fresno to Long Beach
Fly Fresno to Los Angeles, tram
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Fly from Fresno (FAT) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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Take the tram from Aviation / LAX Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro Green Line
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Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A Line to 1st Street Station
Fly Fresno to Long Beach
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Fly from Fresno (FAT) to Long Beach (LGB)
Train to Merced, fly to Los Angeles
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Take the train from Fresno to Merced
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Fly from Merced (MCE) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Fresno to Long Beach by bus and walk
The journey time between Fresno and Long Beach is around 6h 25m and covers a distance of around 259 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Amtrak and Flixbus USA, the Fresno to Long Beach service departs from Fresno and arrives in Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Fresno to Long Beach is to bus via Artesia Station Bay 3, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Fresno to Long Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Fresno and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Fresno and Long Beach is 226 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Fresno to Long Beach, including transfers.
Fresno to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fresno station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Long Beach is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 6h 3m.
The quickest flight from Fresno Airport to Los Angeles Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Fresno to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
- Distance: 225.8 miles
- Duration: 6h 25m
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fresno to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta and two other airlines fly from Fresno to Long Beach every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno to Long Beach via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Fresno to Long Beach via Las Vegas, Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,000
Flights from Fresno to Long Beach via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno to Long Beach via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $900
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Merced to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $550
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
Train from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall station to L. A. Union Station station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $3 - $4
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $4 - $7
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Aviation / LAX Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro Green Line
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
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
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Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Long Beach is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Fresno to Long Beach.
United Airlines offers flights from Fresno Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
There are 291+ hotels available in Long Beach. 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.