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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Bakersfield to Modesto. Traveling by coach from Bakersfield to Modesto usually takes around 4 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Plus coach can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 191 mi (308 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £21.31 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 4 |
What coach companies travel from Bakersfield to Modesto?
There are 4 bus lines from Bakersfield to Modesto available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 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:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 4h 7m | £28.83 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 4h 30m | £24.40 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 4h 50m | £36.55 |
| Tufesa Plus | 1 | 3h 0m | £39.43 |
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 Bakersfield to Modesto, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 4 bus trips from Bakersfield to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from £21.
Book Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Modesto from £36. There are 2 Los Limousines schedules from Bakersfield to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Modesto. In Bakersfield, Los Limousines departs to Modesto from Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave and no other station. In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Modesto takes 4 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Modesto.
Tufesa Plus is an economy bus service run by Tufesa. Its service area covers the southwestern states in the United States and parts of northwest Mexico. Onboard, travelers can enjoy AC, power outlets, reclining chairs, separate male and female restrooms, and WiFi while in Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 191 miles from Bakersfield to Modesto. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bakersfield to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Bakersfield to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Bakersfield to Modesto without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Modesto; ticket prices start at £16.09.
City Information
Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
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 San Joaquins for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bakersfield?
Main departure station: 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Coaches to Modesto leave from 3 stations in Bakersfield.
All coach stations in Bakersfield:
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
Bakersfield California
Where does the coach arrive in Modesto?
Main arrival station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Coaches arrive in Modesto at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto Bus Station
3441 Dale Rd
Fairmont Counseling Offices
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