There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Modesto by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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 via Sacramento
best- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
4h 35m$39–113Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Modesto160.7 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
5h 57m$39–63Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to ModestoFlixBus 2007
5h 59mTrain, bus via Lodi
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
6h 6m
Chico to Modesto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Modesto is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Chico and Modesto is 169 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Modesto without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chico to Modesto, including transfers.
Chico to Modesto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Modesto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Modesto is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chico to Modesto.
Book your Chico to Modesto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Schedules at
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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