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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Modesto is to BART and bus which costs $13 - $19 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Modesto is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.

How far is it from San Rafael to Modesto?

The distance between San Rafael and Modesto is 107 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Modesto without a car is to line 101 bus and BART and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $13 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from San Rafael to Modesto, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Modesto is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from San Rafael to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 67+ hotels available in Modesto.

San Rafael to Modesto - 3 ways to travel via line 101 bus, BART, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from San Rafael to Modesto by bus, subway, 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.

Line 101 bus, BART, bus
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1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd St101 / ...
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
3h 58m
$13–19
Drive 99 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Modesto99 mi
1h 48m
$19–27
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Dublin / PleasantonBlue-N
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
4h 3m
$14–19

San Rafael to Modesto by bus and subway

35Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Modesto. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. Alternatively, you can drive from San Rafael to Modesto in around 1h 48m.

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