There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Modesto by train, bus, shuttle, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
6h 31m$130–178Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Modestocar 121.2 mi
2h 21m$23–32Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal BMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
6h 41m$58–78Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
9h 5m
Pacific Grove to Modesto by bus, shuttle, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Modesto is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas and BART Dublin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Modesto is 209 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Modesto without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Pacific Grove to Modesto, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Modesto is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Pacific Grove to Modesto.
There are 75+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- StanRTA
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
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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