There are 5 ways to get from Capitola to Modesto by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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 Station17
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
6h 16m$24–37Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
- Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop StationACETrain
7h 22m$18–32Drive 108.4 mi
- Drive from Capitola to Modesto108.4 mi
2h 7m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
6h 37mBus via Dale Rd & Veneman Ave
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto
7h 28m
Capitola to Modesto by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Capitola to Modesto is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Capitola to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Capitola to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Front, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Capitola and Modesto is 150 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Capitola to Modesto without a car is to bus and train via Oakland which takes 6h 16m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Capitola to Modesto, including transfers.
Capitola to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Capitola to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Capitola to Modesto is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Capitola to Modesto.
There are 64+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Capitola, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave to Modesto Bus Stop via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 6h 37m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station to Lathrop Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- stanrta.org
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
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Stockton to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $5–80
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