There are 4 ways to get from Aptos to Modesto by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Oakland
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
6h 40m$31–57Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
7h 38m$18–32Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from Aptos to Modestocar 111.3 mi
2h 11m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton Transit Center to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 80
8h 13m
Aptos to Modesto by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Modesto is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Front, San Jose, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound and Stockton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Aptos and Modesto is 155 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Modesto without a car is to bus and train via Oakland which takes 6h 40m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Aptos to Modesto, including transfers.
Aptos to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Aptos to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Modesto is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Aptos to Modesto.
There are 54+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, San Joaquin & Taylor Northbound, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, and Stockton Transit Center in around 8h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Stockton Transit Center to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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