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How to get fromModesto to Thermalby bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $148–431

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Indiobus bus San José
    12h 59m
    $68–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    12h 6m
    $81–124

  4. Drive  442 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Thermalcar car 442 mi
    7h 30m
    $79–113

  5. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $223–464

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $160–449

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

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Thermaltaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $157–441

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    12h 51m
    $91–119

  9. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 56m
    $75–113

Modesto to Thermal by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Thermal, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Airport at Desert Cactus Dr. via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, and Coachella Transit Hub in around 12h 6m.

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