What is the cheapest way to get from Modesto to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to San Jose is to bus and BART which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modesto to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Modesto to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi and arriving at San Jose via Downtown Transit Center Lane B and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Modesto to San Jose?

The distance between Modesto and San Jose is 97 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

How do I travel from Modesto to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Modesto to San Jose without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 45m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Modesto to San Jose?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Modesto to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modesto to San Jose bus from?

Modesto to San Jose bus services, operated by The S, depart from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi station.

Where does the Modesto to San Jose bus arrive?

Modesto to San Jose bus services, operated by The S, arrive at Stockton Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Modesto to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to San Jose is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Modesto to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 306+ hotels available in San Jose.

Modesto to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and line 70 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to San Jose by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
2. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2h 45m
$9–13
Line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus 70
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
3h 33m
$14–18
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to San Josecar 76.2 mi
1h 32m
$14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus 80
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 27m

Modesto to San Jose by bus and subway

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2h 45mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to San Jose via Stockton Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, and Stockton in around 4h 27m.

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