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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $263 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $165 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $263 (€216).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner10:10 PM10h32Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA8:42 AMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner10:10 PM10h32Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA8:42 AMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA76044:36 PM1h28San Diego International Airport6:04 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner4:10 AM10h32Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:42 PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$1041One-way2 transfers
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner4:10 AM10h32Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:42 PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$1041One-way2 transfers
- 765 Pacific Surfliner · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner6:10 AM11h38Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:48 PMModesto Station, Modesto, CA$1041One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
9:25 AM14h45San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA12:10 AMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$961One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+8:40 AM15h30San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center12:10 AMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+1:10 PM17h30San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA6:40 AMModesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc)$1041One-way2 transfers
- AS23344:56 PM1h42San Diego International Airport6:38 PMSacramento International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
- AS16219:47 PM1h45San Diego International Airport11:32 PMSacramento International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
- AS30353:13 PM1h47San Diego International Airport5:00 PMSacramento International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $165 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $263 (€216).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Modesto, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Modesto Station, Modesto, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc).
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Modesto, CA by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound to go to Modesto, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound.
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