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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 $60. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $274 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $88 (€71).
A train is $209 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $274 (€221).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
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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.
- 8:45 AM6h55Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:45 AM6h55Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA602110:13 AM1h52Sacramento International Airport12:05 PMLos Angeles International Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK8:01 PM6h24Modesto Station, Modesto, CA2:25 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$731One-way1 transfer
- 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK6:49 PM6h21Modesto Station, Modesto, CA1:10 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$791One-way1 transfer
- 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK10:35 AM6h40Modesto Station, Modesto, CA5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$791One-way1 transfer
- 12:10 AM7h20Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)7:30 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$701One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 AM8h10Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)7:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$771One-way0 transfers
- UA53906:38 AM1h52Sacramento International Airport8:30 AMLos Angeles International Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
- UA1954 · UA18966:00 AM4h34Sacramento International Airport10:34 AMLos Angeles International Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
- UA1954 · UA4576:00 AM5h57Sacramento International Airport11:57 AMLos Angeles International Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $88 (€71).
A train is $209 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $274 (€221).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 112 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Burbank.
- Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- 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.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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