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Location & Transportation

Nestled in the heart of California, the Fresno-Clovis area is advantageously located near many convenient forms of transportation. The big cities of Los Angeles (to the south) and San Francisco (to the north) are a quick trip away via State Route 99, with I-5 and State Route 8 accommodating east-west travelers. Additional arterial roadways include north-south State routes 41 and 145 and east-west State routes 168 and 180. Businesses take advantage of the region’s convenient roadway system, as well as the services through the San Joaquin Valley, Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads.

Affordable and efficient public transportation is available through the Fresno Area Express (FAX), which operates 19 fixed bus routes to major destinations including local hospitals, schools, government offices, employment sites, shopping centers and more. FAX also offers specialized senior services and curb-to-curb paratransit service. The Fresno Amtrak Station is served by the San Joaquin line, making travel throughout the Central Valley easy. Additionally, Greyhound operates a terminal in Fresno, and residents located in rural Fresno County take advantage of the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA).

Convenient air travel is afforded through the City’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI). The airport, located just six miles northeast of downtown Fresno, provides approximately 40 daily departures on eight airline carriers. The City-owned Fresno Chandler Executive Airport, a general aviation reliever airport, and the privately owned Sierra Skypark, a public-use general aviation facility, also serve the area.


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