There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Modesto by shuttle, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal AMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
5h 41m$61–73Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Modesto116.4 mi
2h 25m$22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
7h 52m$30–62Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
8h 2m
Monterey to Modesto by shuttle, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Modesto is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Salinas, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Monterey and Modesto is 179 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Modesto without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Monterey to Modesto, including transfers.
Monterey to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Modesto is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Monterey to Modesto.
There are 64+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Modesto Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 8h 2m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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