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How to get fromSalinas to Modestoby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Modesto by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    5h 25m
    $47–75

  2. Drive  103.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Modestocar car 103.4 mi
    2h 10m
    $19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Modestobus bus
    6h 33m
    $28–55

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    6h 48m

Salinas to Modesto by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Modesto via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Fresno, CA in around 6h 33m.

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