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Compare bus and train for Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA
How to get from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
701 Gold Runner08:58AM1h52Fresno station, Fresno, CA10:50AMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
05:00AM2h00Fresno07:00AMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
010:40AM1h30Fresno, North West Avenue / West Dakota Avenue, CA12:10PMModesto, E Hatch Rd / Church Ln (Parklawn), CA$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
715 Gold Runner12:58PM1h44Fresno station, Fresno, CA02:42PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
717 Gold Runner04:00PM1h48Fresno station, Fresno, CA05:48PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
719 Gold Runner06:00PM1h44Fresno station, Fresno, CA07:44PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
04:35PM1h40Fresno06:15PMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$251One-way0 transfers
10:30PM1h40Fresno12:10AMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$231One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA:
A train is $1 (€0.87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fresno, CA and Modesto, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fresno station, Fresno, CA and arrive in Modesto Station, Modesto, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fresno and arrive in Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico to go to Modesto, CA by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico.
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