What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Modesto is to bus which costs $14 - $40 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Modesto?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Gilroy, Pacheco @ Target and Merced Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Salinas to Modesto?

The distance between Salinas and Modesto is 162 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Modesto without a car is to bus and BART via San Jose which takes 4h 55m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Modesto?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Salinas to Modesto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Modesto bus from?

Salinas to Modesto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center station.

Where does the Salinas to Modesto bus arrive?

Salinas to Modesto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Modesto is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salinas to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 148+ hotels available in Modesto.

Salinas to Modesto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Modesto by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (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, BART via San Jose
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 55m
$28–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
4. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
6h 51m
$15–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5h 59m
$36–74
Drive 103.4 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Modestocar 103.4 mi
2h 10m
$19–28
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5h 30m
$22–34

Salinas to Modesto by bus and subway

28Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Modesto Bus Stop via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Bus Stop in around 6h 51m.

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