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Compare bus and train for Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22 (-€18). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 15m 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 Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:46 AM 2h04 Modesto, CA 5:50 AM Sacramento, CA $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:46 AM 2h04 Modesto, CA 5:50 AM Sacramento, CA $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:25 AM 1h45 Modesto, CA 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:46 AM 2h04 Modesto, CA 4:50 AM Sacramento, CA $18 1 One-way 0 transfers2:10 PM 1h50 Modesto, CA 4:00 PM Sacramento, CA $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and Sacramento, 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 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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