There are 4 ways to get from Paso Robles to Modesto by train, subway, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, BART, bus
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fair
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
7h 21m$58–118Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to Modesto186.1 mi
3h 34m$34–50Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
8h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose Station to Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
8h 57m$74–144
Paso Robles to Modesto by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to Modesto is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to Modesto is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Paso Robles and Modesto is 268 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to Modesto without a car is to train and BART and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Paso Robles to Modesto, including transfers.
Paso Robles to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to Modesto is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Paso Robles to Modesto.
There are 64+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Modesto Bus Stop via San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 8h 24m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fair
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station to Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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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