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Costa Mesa to Modesto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Costa Mesa and Modesto takes 38h 55m and the fastest bus takes 14h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Costa Mesa to Modesto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 55m
Duration
379 mi
Distance
$80
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Costa Mesa to Modesto bus times

Buses run twice a week between Costa Mesa and Modesto. The earliest departure is at 9:15 PM at night, and the last departure from Costa Mesa is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Modesto at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Ana and take an average of 38h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    OCTALimousine ExpressTufesa14h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +3 days

    OCTALimousine ExpressTufesa Mexico2d 14h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa to Modesto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 38h 55m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Modesto via Santa Ana and Huntington Park in around 8h 30m.

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