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How to get fromModesto to La Jollaby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to La Jolla by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    6h 13m
    $59–236

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017 / ...
    10h 55m
    $61–119

  3. Drive 423.1 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to La Jollacar423.1 mi
    7h 10m
    $78–112

  4. 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
    6h 58m
    $69–358

  5. 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 39m
    $90–468

  6. 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
    $115–327

  7. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 30 bus

    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 bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
    7h 40m
    $114–256

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    12h 2m
    $97–116

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    12h 47m
    $68–166

Modesto to La Jolla by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Huntington Park, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UTC Station, and UTC Transit Center in around 10h 55m.

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