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Modesto to Stockton Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Modesto to Stockton?
There are usually 12 daily train trips from Modesto to Stockton.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$21.09 | Avg. Price$19.53 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips12 |
Duration | Duration0h 40m | Duration0h 44m |
Bus from Modesto to Stockton: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Modesto to Stockton. Traveling by bus from Modesto to Stockton usually takes around 41 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 30 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $14.88 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
How much is a bus ticket from Modesto to Stockton?
Bus tickets for a trip from Modesto to Stockton cost $15.95 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
Average bus ticket prices from Modesto to Stockton by month
What bus companies travel from Modesto to Stockton?
There are 3 bus lines from Modesto to Stockton available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 0h 30m | $16.70 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 0h 43m | $19.17 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 1 | 0h 40m | $39.77 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Modesto to Stockton, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Modesto to Stockton every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Stockton usually start from $15.
Book Tufesa Internacional from Modesto to Stockton from $40. There are 1 Tufesa Internacional schedules from Modesto to Stockton and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Stockton. In Modesto, Tufesa Internacional departs to Stockton from Modesto Bus Station and no other station. In Stockton, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Central Autobuses and no other station.
An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from Modesto to Stockton takes 0 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Stockton in 0 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Modesto to Stockton
The bus takes an average of 41 minutes to cover the 44 kilometers from Modesto to Stockton. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Stockton. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Modesto to Stockton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Modesto to Stockton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Modesto to Stockton without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to Stockton; ticket prices start at $14.20.
City Information
Modesto
Image credit: Tom Hilton
Link to image attributionModesto is a city in Central Valley, California. The city is known for its large agricultural industry and number of museums. Modesto is home to museums, natural history sites, and planetariums, like the Great Valley Museum and McHenry Museum. It also has different amusement and recreational centers offering playgrounds, rides, go-cart, and more, like Funworks Modesto and Graceada Park. As for nature lovers, Modesto features places for sports, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics, like Jacob Myers Park and Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. The city is also a fun place for arts with the Graffiti Summer and the Gallo Center for the Arts.
The CA city is ideal for all craft beer and wine lovers, as it has several breweries and wineries to visit. Modesto also has a vibrant nightlife, with different nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants, and is always brimming with pool parties, trance festivals, DJ nights, and more. Downtown Modesto has become a vibrant place for shopping, dining, and parties.
Modesto features several train and bus lines for those in and around the city. The city is easily accessible by Amtrak and Amtrak Gold Runner for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
Stockton
Stockton, California, is a diverse, creative, and culturally rich city. It's also in the perfect place for various Cali weekend trips, with Sacramento, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park all within reach. Stockton is an excellent place to post up while touring Northern California.
And of course, there's plenty to do in the city itself. The Bob Hope Theatre, sometimes known as "The Fox" by locals, is a popular entertainment venue and a beautifully preserved piece of Stockton's history. The recent refurbishment has produced a magnificent place for local arts productions, film, dance, comedy, and Broadway-style entertainment, as well as the newest in top-name musical entertainment.
Amtrak has multiple routes to Stockton from Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Jefferson Lines provides the most bus service to the city, and buses go from Stockton to cities across the nation, including Phoenix, Huntington Park, and even Ontario. The city has its own airport, Stockton Airport (SCK), although some travelers also use the airport in Sacramento for more flight options.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Buses to Stockton leave from 3 stations in Modesto.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
3441 Dale Rd
Modesto Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Stockton?
Main arrival station: Central Autobuses
All buses from Modesto arrive at one main station in Stockton.
Bus stations in Stockton:
Central Autobuses
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