4h 35mTotal estimate
~€4–15Rough fare per person
Bus to Sacramento
San Francisco → Sacramento · about 2h 30m · ~€2–8
Bus to Modesto
Sacramento → Modesto · about 1h 50m · ~€1–8
San Francisco → Modesto
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About the trip from San Francisco to Modesto
San Francisco (United States) and Modesto (United States) are 126 km (78 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus, via Sacramento: about 4h 35m door to door with 1 change, for ~€4–15 per person. The fastest route, by bus and train via Oakland, Fremont and Stockton, takes about 4h 15m (~€7–19). No flight is needed.
Step by step
- Bus from San Francisco to Sacramento: about 2h 30m, 121 km, ~€2–8
- Bus from Sacramento to Modesto: about 1h 50m, 114 km, ~€1–8
Every route we know
- Bus, via Sacramento: about 4h 35m, 1 change, ~€4–15
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Oakland, Fremont and Stockton: about 4h 15m, 3 changes, ~€7–19
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Oakland and Sacramento: about 4h 45m, 2 changes, ~€9–31
- Flight + Bus, via Fresno: about 5h 20m, 1 change, ~€28–90
- Flight + Bus, via Stockton: about 5h 35m, 1 change, ~€23–68
Questions
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Modesto?
About 4h 35m door to door by bus, via Sacramento, including time for changes. The fastest route takes about 4h 15m.
How much does it cost to travel from San Francisco to Modesto?
~€4–15 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco to Modesto?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Sacramento.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.