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Los Angeles to Fresno by train

Fresno lies 330 km (205 mi) north-west of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 28 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Los AngelesFresno
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population3.8 million542,107
Elevation96 m (315 ft)99 m (325 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordCal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys stationSouthern Pacific Depot, Fresno
Postal codes90001–9018993650–93888

Where to book trains from Los Angeles to Fresno

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Staying in Fresno

Our booking partner lists 108 places to stay in Fresno. Of the 76 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (49). Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 42,983 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Fresno from Los Angeles?

330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Los Angeles; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Fresno by train?

About 4 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Fresno?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where can I stay in Fresno?

Our booking partner lists 108 places to stay in Fresno, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.