There are 6 ways to get from Modesto to Grass Valley by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
6h 18m$24–33Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Grass Valley125 mi
2h 22m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
6h 27m$36–46Bus, train via Lodi
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
6h 39mBus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Station10
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
6h 55m$27–36Bus via Arden-Arcade #2
- Take the bus from Modesto to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Station10
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St5
8h 32m$28–38
Modesto to Grass Valley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Modesto and Grass Valley is 147 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Grass Valley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Modesto to Grass Valley, including transfers.
Modesto to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Grass Valley is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Modesto to Grass Valley.
There are 87+ hotels available in Grass Valley.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Tinloy St at Bank St via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 6h 18m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- 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
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Modesto to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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