There are 8 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto by bus, train, night bus, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 7h 10m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 40m
6 alternative options
Train • 10h 12m
Night bus, train • 9h 3m
Drive • 4h 1m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 40m.
The quickest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Modesto station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Modesto Bus Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Modesto is 165 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 10m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Modesto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Modesto is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 12m.
The quickest flight from San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport to San Francisco Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 1m.
San Luis Obispo to Modesto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Modesto Bus Station.
- Distance: 164.8 miles
- Duration: 7h 10m
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Modesto via Oakland in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Modesto via Oakland, Modesto, and Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Apt to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $440
Flights from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $280
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hanford to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $45 - $65
Train from San Luis Obispo to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $70 - $100
Train from Oakland to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $29 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $40 - $65
Train from San Jose to Lathrop-Manteca Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
- Phone
- 1800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $16
- Website
- ACE
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Website
- bart.gov
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Night bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station to UC Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12
- $12 - $17
- Adult
- $23 - $35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $24 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $19 - $26
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Modesto Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $15 - $22
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Modesto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- stanrta.org
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Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Modesto is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Modesto.
United Airlines offers flights from San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport to San Francisco Airport.
There are 36+ hotels available in Modesto. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Luis Obispo County Apt Airport is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $2.