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Trip Overview

The average bus between Modesto and California City takes 11h 9m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Modesto to California City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 9m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Modesto to California City bus times

Buses run twice daily between Modesto and California City. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Modesto is at 11:50 AM which arrives into California City at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Train Station and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAAmtrakKern Transit28h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit8h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Modesto to California City? 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 Modesto to California City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and California City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 8h 47m.

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