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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Modesto to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$25 - US$39Average duration2h 35m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$22 - US$37Average duration2h 47m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Modesto to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 35mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure13:55
Distance74 miles
Latest bus departure15:25

Modesto to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Modesto - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Modesto and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Modesto to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 80 miles (129 km).

  2. How can I get from Modesto to San Francisco without driving?

    The best way to go from Modesto to San Francisco without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Modesto to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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