Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 1h 42m. 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 $81.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 25
Feb 26
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
Travel to Modesto, 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 San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $81 (€64).
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $102 (€82).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc).
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Modesto, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Modesto, CA by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Travelling from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

