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Compare bus and train for Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Fresno, 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 19m. 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 $41.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.80 (€-3.96). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA
How to get from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM2h00Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)1:30 PMFresno$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 AM2h00Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)1:30 PMFresno$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:20 AM1h40Modesto, Dale Road / Braden Avenue (Sizzler), CA10:00 AMFresno, East Shaw Avenue / North Cedar Avenue (Macy's Furniture Gallery), CA$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:20 AM1h55Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)2:15 AMFresno$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 AM2h00Modesto, Dale Road / Braden Avenue (Sizzler), CA10:20 AMFresno$311One-way0 transfers
08:45 AM2h00Modesto, CA10:45 AMFresno, CA$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in Fresno.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound.
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