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Cheap bus tickets from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Cheapest

$53

Average

$85

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:55AM11h30

Modesto, CA

10:25PMSan Diego, CA

$531One-way

0 transfers

02:50PM12h35

Modesto, CA

03:25AMSan Diego, CA

$1161One-way

0 transfers

Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	10:55AM Modesto, CA	11h30	10:25PM San Diego, CA	0 transfersDirect
Greyhound	02:50PM Modesto, CA	12h35	03:25AM San Diego, CA	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA?

The best time to book your bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is 2 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA.

Buses

from $88

Trains

from $98

Flights

from $231

Bus times from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Fastest Journey

11 h 30 m

Average

12 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

649 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Modesto, CA for San Diego, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:55AM11h30

Modesto, CA

10:25PMSan Diego, CA

$531One-way

0 transfers

02:50PM12h35

Modesto, CA

03:25AMSan Diego, CA

$1161One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Distance	402 miles (649 km)
Average bus duration	9 h 20 min
Average bus ticket price	$67 (€57)
Direct bus	No

Buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA cover the 402 miles (649 km) long route and usually take around 9 h 20 min. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $67 (€57), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $34 (€29).

Bus companies: Amtrak and Greyhound from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Amtrak and Greyhound buses will get you from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA from $44 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey between Modesto, CA and San Diego, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA bus information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 9 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: $89

FAQs: Bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Take the bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap bus tickets from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $34 (€29) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is $67 (€57); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to San Diego, CA from Modesto, CA is on average 9 h 20 min for the 402 mile (649 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Modesto, CA and San Diego, CA by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 10: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 10: 15 PM.

The cheapest month for a bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to San Diego, CA from Modesto, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.