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How to get fromLos Altos to Modestoby tram, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Altos to Modesto by tram, bus, train, or car

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram tram Orange Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    4h 29m
    $14–20

  2. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    6h 38m
    $20–26

  3. Drive  81.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Altos to Modestocar car 81.5 mi
    1h 40m
    $15–22

Los Altos to Modesto by bus, tram, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Altos to Modesto. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Mountain View Transit Center, walk to Mountain View Station, take the vehicle to Milpitas Station, walk to Milpitas, 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 a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, Lathrop/Manteca ACE Station, and Manteca Transit Center in around 6h 38m.

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