4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 1 buses that leave Riverside, CA for Modesto, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 523 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:35 PM8h09Riverside, CA3:44 AMModesto, CA$741One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 PM8h09Riverside, CA3:44 AMModesto, CA$741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $240 Average price |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA:
A bus is $0.60 (€0.49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $240 (€196).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:44AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:35 PM Riverside, CA | 8h09 | 3:44 AM Modesto, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA
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Buses from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 324 miles (523 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 324 miles (523 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 9m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
FAQs: Bus from Riverside, CA to Modesto, CA
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