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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 $24. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM1h40Fresno, CA8:10 AMModesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM1h40Fresno, CA8:10 AMModesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM1h40Fresno, CA8:10 AMModesto, CA$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:00 PM2h00Fresno, CA2:00 PMModesto, CA$271One-way0 transfers
5:30 AM1h40Fresno, CA7:10 AMModesto, CA$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Greyhound, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Modesto, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico.
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