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Compare bus, train, and flight for Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $272 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $93.
A train is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $272.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
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How to get from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:10 AM7h20Modesto, CA2:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:10 AM7h20Modesto, CA2:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:45 PM6h55Modesto, CA10:40 PMLos Angeles, CA$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:55 PM8h00Modesto, CA3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $93.
A train is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $272.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 130 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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