Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto

TodayJul 31
from $74
TomorrowAug 1
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $74
MonAug 4
from $74
TueAug 5
from $74
WedAug 6
from $70
ThuAug 7

Next departures to Modesto

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Bus Station
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Bus Station
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Modesto.

Bus
Average Price$63 - $174Average Duration12h 45m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$77 - $104Average Duration11h 51m
58kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Modesto

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 11 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
11h 51mAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
58kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$88
Average bus trip duration12h 45m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance400 miles (644 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

San Diego to Modesto Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/29
$70
07/30
$70
Today
$70
08/01
$70
08/02
$70
08/03
$68
08/04
$70
08/05
$70
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $68

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $164 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually LLIO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Modesto.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Modesto.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Modesto.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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