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How to get fromModesto to Fairbanksby bus, plane, car, subway or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Modesto to Fairbanks by bus, plane, car, subway, or train

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeOAK - FAI
    12h 52m
    $141–615

  2. Drive 2,972.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Fairbankscar2,972.2 mi
    2d 8h
    $543–784

  3. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)planeSFO - FAI
    13h 54m
    $151–627

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)planeSMF - FAI
    13h 15m
    $197–786

  5. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeSJC - FAI
    14h 31m
    $171–725

  6. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)planeFAT - FAI
    14h 29m
    $217–835

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Fairbanks. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 729 - Old Airport Rd @ Air Cargo, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Modesto to Fairbanks in around 2d 8h.

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