There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 36m$63–78Drive 120.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Pacific Grove120.7 mi
2h 19m$22–32Train
- Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose StationACETrain
- Take the train from San Jose to SalinasCoast Starlight
8h 14m$42–195Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas
7h 30mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose StationACETrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 34m
Modesto to Pacific Grove by bus, subway, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Modesto and Pacific Grove is 180 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 36m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Modesto to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
Modesto to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Pacific Grove is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Modesto to Pacific Grove.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Lighthouse / Carmel via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop Station, San Jose Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lighthouse / Carmel via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
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 Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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