The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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 1 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Modesto, CA on Fri, Dec 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 2 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 Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6614 AMTRAK · 714 Gold Runner | 7:40 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h53 | 10:33 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 1 transfer | |
6616 AMTRAK · 716 Gold Runner | 9:40 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h53 | 12:33 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
6642 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner | 12:45 AM San Francisco, CA | 3h14 | 3:59 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 21:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Modesto, CA from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Modesto Area Express (MAX) routes available
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