There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane RDU - FAT
10h 39m$241–1,103Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane CLT - FAT
13h 48m$237–941Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 17h$266–656Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
3d 2h$377–969Drive 2,630.1 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Fresnocar 2,630.1 mi
43h 14m$480–694Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
3d 9h$368–859
Raleigh to Fresno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Fresno is to bus which costs $260 - $700 and takes 2 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Fresno is to fly which takes 10h 39m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Raleigh and Fresno is 2296 miles. The road distance is 2645.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $260 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Raleigh to Fresno, including transfers.
Raleigh to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Fresno is to fly which takes 10h 39m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 2 days 17h.
Raleigh to Fresno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fresno is 3h behind Raleigh. It is currently 1:07 PM in Raleigh and 10:07 AM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Fresno Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 404-591-2750
- info@southeasternstages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–110
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Fresno is 2645 miles. It takes approximately 43h 14m to drive from Raleigh to Fresno.
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