What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Modesto is to bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Modesto is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $21.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Modesto?

The distance between Palo Alto and Modesto is 100 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Modesto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Modesto?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Palo Alto to Modesto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Modesto is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palo Alto to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 62+ hotels available in Modesto.

Palo Alto to Modesto - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Modesto by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont BARTbus AE-F Line
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 4m
$6–10
Caltrain, BART, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 19m
$16–21
Drive 79.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Modestocar 79.7 mi
1h 44m
$15–21
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
5h 29m
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5h 30m
$12–16

Palo Alto to Modesto by bus and subway

25Weekly Services

4h 4mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Modesto.

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Fremont BART, Fremont, Bay Fair, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 4h 4m.

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