There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Carson City by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
7h 1m$42–97Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Carson City167.2 mi
3h 43m$31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the train from Sacramento to Reno
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
10h 30m$79–175Bus via Mall Back Entrance
- Take the bus from Modesto to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
10h 14m
Modesto to Carson City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Carson City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Carson City is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Carson City. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Sacramento Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Modesto and Carson City is 245 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Carson City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Modesto to Carson City, including transfers.
Modesto to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Carson City is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Modesto to Carson City.
There are 394+ hotels available in Carson City.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 7h 1m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 775 348 0400
- Website
- rtcwashoe.com
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Modesto to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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