What is the cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Modesto is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Sur to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Modesto is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Big Sur to Modesto?

The distance between Big Sur and Modesto is 208 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

How do I travel from Big Sur to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from Big Sur to Modesto without a car is to taxi and bus and BART which takes 6h 1m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Big Sur to Modesto?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Big Sur to Modesto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Big Sur to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Modesto is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Big Sur to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 63+ hotels available in Modesto.

Big Sur to Modesto - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, BART, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Big Sur to Modesto by taxi, bus, subway, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus, BART
best
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fair
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
6h 1m
$161–270
Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Modesto144.5 mi
3h 4m
$27–39
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas
2. Take the train from Salinas to Oakland
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
7h 5m
$170–232
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
4. Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
7h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
9h 21m
$109–162
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal AMonterey Airbus
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop StationACETrain
9h 40m
$146–175

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Modesto. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon, take the bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, take the subway to Bay Fair, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi.

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