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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Modesto takes 12h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santa Barbara 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.

12h 10m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Modesto bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Santa Barbara and Modesto. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Modesto at 00:10:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA12h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara 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.

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  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Modesto Bus Stop via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 9h 10m.

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