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Modesto to Santa Monica buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Modesto and Santa Monica takes 11h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 17m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Modesto to Santa Monica. 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 15m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
$51
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Modesto to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Modesto and Santa Monica. The service departs Modesto at 9:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Monica at 18:02:28. All services require a transfer at Florence / Malabar and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Tufesa MexicoMetro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus8h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Modesto to Santa Monica? 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 Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 342.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Modesto to Huntington Park once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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