There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Modesto by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
4h 30m$71–421Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Modestobus
15h 31m$42–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Modestobus
9h 19m$96–152Drive 353.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Modestocar 353.8 mi
5h 58m$65–94Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
5h 19m$87–514Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
5h 38m$107–558Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
11h 14m$52–132
Irvine to Modesto by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Modesto is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $40 - $75 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Modesto is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $70 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Modesto. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Irvine and Modesto is 451 miles. The road distance is 355.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Modesto without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Irvine to Modesto, including transfers.
Irvine to Modesto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Modesto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Modesto Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Modesto is 356 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Irvine to Modesto.
There are 70+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $23–35
- Titanium
- $26–40
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide










