How to travel from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Travel Information between Modesto, CA and Sacramento, CA

Distance70 miles (113 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$12 - $13
Cheapest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 1 h 38 min
Fastest modeBus • $13 (€11) • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a bus or train to travel 70 miles (113 km) from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA.

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from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA

How to get from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
08:03AM1h32
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
09:35AMSacramento, CA
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
08:03AM1h32
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
09:35AMSacramento, CA
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM1h30
Modesto, Dale Road / Braden Avenue (Sizzler), CA
04:30PMSacramento, Bus Terminal
$391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak703 Gold Runner
09:57PM1h38
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
11:35PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$261One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 724 Capitol Corridor
08:03AM3h07
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
11:10AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$481One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak713 Gold Runner · 732 Capitol Corridor
12:03PM4h12
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
04:15PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$481One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak713 Gold Runner · 3713 AMTRAK
12:03PM1h47
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
01:50PMSacramento, CA
$231One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3811 AMTRAK
08:03AM1h47
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
09:50AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$281One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
08:03AM1h47
Modesto Station, Modesto, CA
09:50AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA

Travel to Sacramento, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA.

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You can get from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Sacramento, CA from Modesto, CA is by taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to get to Sacramento, CA from Modesto, CA is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Train takes 1 h 38 min on average.

Sacramento, CA is approximately 70 miles (113 km) away from Modesto, CA.

The average frequency per day from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA is:

  • 9 buses a day.
  • 17 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Sacramento, CA from Modesto, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA:

    • You can take a bus from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with Greyhound from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA.
    • You can take a train from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with Amtrak from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Sacramento, CA with Greyhound.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to Sacramento, CA with.

    Direct services to Sacramento, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Reno, NV, Portland, OR or Oakland, CA. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Reno, NV, Portland, OR or Oakland, CA from Sacramento, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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