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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Modesto, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 4 h 8 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:25 PM San Jose, CA | 4h08 | 6:33 PM Modesto, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 20:03. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 29m |
First bus 05:35 |
Last bus 20:03 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA
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