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How to get fromModesto to Baja Californiaby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Baja California by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSacramento
    9h 19m
    $1,345–1,886

  2. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    6h 17m
    $1,204–4,588

  3. Drive 724.3 km

    1. Drive from Modesto to Tijuanacar724.3 km
    7h 37m
    $1,514–2,187

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CAbusStockton
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San YsidrobusSan Jose
    10h 38m
    $1,811–2,682

  5. Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0831
    12h 38m
    $1,426–3,121

  6. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    7h 2m
    $1,374–6,808

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    6h 43m
    $1,741–8,978

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    7h 3m
    $2,130–6,476

  9. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    7h 44m
    $2,121–4,975

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,049Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 9h.

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