How to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €39.

Distance: 403 miles (649 km)

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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1.9 - 3.9kg

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from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

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

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The best way to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:55PM20h10
Modesto, CA
05:05PMSan Diego, CA
$751One-way
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FlixBus
08:55PM20h10
Modesto, CA
05:05PMSan Diego, CA
$751One-way
0 transfers

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Infobus
02:30PM11h30
Modesto, CA
02:00AMSan Diego, CA
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:20AM21h50
Modesto, CA
05:10AMSan Diego, CA
$1111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Modesto, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is a flight with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA:

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $58 (€46).

A flight is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $100 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 54m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 403 miles (649 km).
The average frequency per day from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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