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How to get from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Modesto, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Modesto Station, Modesto, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Modesto, CA by train.
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