What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Modesto is to BART and bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Modesto is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Modesto?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Modesto. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from San Jose to Modesto?

The distance between San Jose and Modesto is 97 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Modesto without a car is to BART and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Modesto?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from San Jose to Modesto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Modesto bus from?

San Jose to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Modesto bus arrive?

San Jose to Modesto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Modesto is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from San Jose to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 66+ hotels available in Modesto.

San Jose to Modesto - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and line 80 bus

There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Modesto by subway, bus, train, 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.

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway Orange-N / ...
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3h 14m
$8–12
Train, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain ACETrain
2. Take the bus from Manteca Transit Center to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 80
4h 43m
$18–21
Drive 75.7 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Modestocar 75.7 mi
1h 31m
$14–20
Bus
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 / ...
4h 4m

San Jose to Modesto by subway and bus

35Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Modesto.

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Distance: 96.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose to Modesto Bus Stop via Stockton and Stockton in around 4h 4m.

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