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McHenry Museum
Local history museum in a restored library building with exhibits on Modesto, agriculture, and community life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antioch, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Antioch, CA to Modesto, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:03, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 8:03 AM |
Last train 8:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Local history museum in a restored library building with exhibits on Modesto, agriculture, and community life.
Children's museum with hands-on science and play exhibits designed for families seeking an interactive indoor visit.
College museum featuring natural history displays, fossils, live animals, and planetarium programming for curious visitors.
Lively downtown district known for historic buildings, events, shopping, and walkable blocks that reflect Modesto's civic core.
Central park with mature trees, sports areas, and the Gallo Center nearby, making it a pleasant stop in downtown Modesto.
Popular regional park with a lake, trails, picnic areas, and water activities, ideal for a longer outdoor visit.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antioch, CA to Modesto, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Modesto, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antioch, CA to Modesto, CA trains use the Antioch-Pittsburg Station to Modesto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Antioch, CA and Modesto, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antioch-Pittsburg Station is 1 km from Antioch city centre. Public transport options include:
Antioch-Pittsburg Station has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Available at Antioch-Pittsburg Station: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antioch-Pittsburg Station.
Modesto Station is 8 km from Modesto city centre. Public transport options include:
Modesto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Modesto Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Modesto Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Modesto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Modesto Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modesto Station.
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