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Compare bus and train for Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.74 (€-3.91). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 4:35 PM1h40Fresno, CA6:15 PMModesto, CA$281One-way0 transfers
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- 4:35 PM1h40Fresno, CA6:15 PMModesto, CA$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:35 PM1h40Fresno, CA6:15 PMModesto, CA$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:30 PM1h40Fresno, CA12:10 AMModesto, CA$281One-way0 transfers
- 4:55 AM2h00Fresno, CA6:55 AMModesto, CA$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Modesto, CA by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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