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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 €39. 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 €39, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€81 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €124 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.
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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 RunnerCheapest
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold RunnerFastest
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3365 AMTRAK · 765 Pacific Surfliner · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner3373 AMTRAK · 573 Pacific Surfliner · 5703 AMTRAK · 703 Gold Runner
03369 AMTRAK · 769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold RunnerAS2491AS3006AS2449Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.
There are 3 travel options from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Modesto, CA from San Diego, CA is by taking a flight, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A flight is $15 (€14) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $44 (€39) from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA.
Taking a flight costs $51 (€46) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $80 (€72).
The quickest way to travel between San Diego, CA and Modesto, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 23 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 5 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 11 h 45 min.
The distance from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA is approximately 402 miles (649 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA is:
- 23 buses per day.
- 44 flights per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Modesto, CA from San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Modesto, CA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA for $44 (€39) on Omio.
- Spirit Airlines or Alaska Airlines can take you to Modesto, CA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA for $29 (€26).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Modesto, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA tickets on Omio for $80 (€72).
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with.
- Direct flights with with 10 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Modesto, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between San Diego, CA and Modesto, CA.
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