What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto is to bus and BART which costs $11 - $16 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Modesto?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Modesto. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Modesto?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Modesto is 120 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto without a car is to Caltrain and BART and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Modesto bus from?

Silicon Valley to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Galvez station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Modesto bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Modesto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Modesto is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Silicon Valley to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 65+ hotels available in Modesto.

Silicon Valley to Modesto - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, BART, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Modesto by train, subway, bus, 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.

Caltrain, BART, bus
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
4h 19m
$16–21
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
5h 30m
$12–16
Drive 79.8 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Modesto79.8 mi
1h 43m
$15–21
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2nd22
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stockton
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
6h 39m
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waverley & Homer to Santa Clara Transit Center21
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop StationACETrain
7h 10m
$16–23

Silicon Valley to Modesto by train, tram, subway, and bus

35Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Modesto Bus Stop via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 6h 39m.

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