There are 4 ways to get from California to Modesto by bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CASan Ysidro / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to ModestoNogales
5h 45m$76–123Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
7h 10m$50–130Drive 311.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Modesto311.5 mi
5h 13m$57–83Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to ModestoFlixBus 2007
7h 45m$66–120
California to Modesto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Modesto is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from California to Modesto is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between California and Modesto is 320 miles. The road distance is 313.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Modesto without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from California to Modesto, including transfers.
California to Modesto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Modesto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Modesto Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Modesto is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from California to Modesto.
Book your California to Modesto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between California, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Modesto via Bakersfield, CA in around 5h 45m.
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- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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