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

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 bus with an average price of €113.

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

A bus is €432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €544.

The fastest way to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 8m.

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 78 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.

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 United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
• 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.

Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.