Cheap coach tickets from Modesto to Sacramento

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Coach from Modesto to Sacramento: Journey Information

There are 5 intercity coaches per day from Modesto to Sacramento. Travelling by coach from Modesto to Sacramento usually takes around 1 hour and 49 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Distance
71 mi (113 km)
Shortest duration
1h 25m
Cheapest price
£11.59
Trips per day
5
Most frequent service
Greyhound
Coach lines
2

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Average score for coaches from Modesto to Sacramento (Based on 1 rating and review)

5.0

5.0

Rudy

11 January 2020 - Holiday

Greyhound
Pros: Nice and smooth drive from point A to point B. Would absolutely do it again. Cons: N/A Tips: Always an option to travel around.
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How much is a coach ticket from Modesto to Sacramento?

Coach tickets for a trip from Modesto to Sacramento cost about £13 when you book at the cheapest time, 27 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Modesto to Sacramento by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by coach from Modesto to Sacramento in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £13 to £17. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 19 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Sacramento this week, coach tickets are available starting at £14.

Average coach ticket prices from Modesto to Sacramento by month

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Travelling from Modesto to Sacramento by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £16 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £4.01 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Modesto to Sacramento?

There are two coach lines that have daily service from Modesto to Sacramento that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US11h 29m£13.18
Greyhound41h 56m£15.52
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trip per day from Modesto to Sacramento, and the average ticket for this route costs only £13.18.

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  • 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 coach trips from Modesto to Sacramento every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hour and 56 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Sacramento usually start from £12.71.

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Modesto to Sacramento

There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from Modesto to Sacramento 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 Modesto to Sacramento without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to Sacramento; ticket prices start at £12.

Trips per day

5

Direct trips

5

The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 49 minutes to cover the 71 miles from Modesto to Sacramento. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. 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.

Distance (mi)

71

Distance (km)

113

The first coach leaves at 0:20 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Modesto to Sacramento, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:20am

Latest coach

5:00pm

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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Thursday

Least crowded

Tuesday

City Information

Modesto

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Modesto 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 centres 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 coach 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 coach services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transport.

Sacramento

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As the long-held capital city of California, Sacramento has a rich and vibrant history that is reflected in its historic buildings and quarters. The Old Sacramento Waterfront quarter is the best place to explore the city’s rich heritage. Boasting ages-old constructions and a quaint vibe that is reminiscent of the Wild West, the area allows visitors to travel back in time and relive the Gold Rush era. Among the most interesting destinations in the area is the California State Railroad Museum, located at the northern edge of the quarter. It offers numerous restored locomotives as well as exhibitions on the United States’ westward expansion. If history is not really your thing, then the Midtown quarter, which boasts a vibrant and expanding art scene, will be a great alternative.

Sacramento is famous for its vast tracts of farmland, so it makes sense that the best dishes are the ones made from locally-grown produce. Among the best places to try out homemade dishes are The Firehouse and The Kitchen. For a bit of an Asian taste, visit Mikuni in Midtown Sacramento.

The busiest coach station in Sacramento is located right in the heart of the city and offers coach service to Portland, Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, among many other places. The main Amtrak train station is the nearby Sacramento Valley Station, which also serves the Gold Line of the local transit light rail. The principal regional airport is the Sacramento International Airport, located 10 miles northwest of Downtown.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Modesto?

Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C

Modesto has two coach stations with service to Sacramento.

All coach stations in Modesto:

  • 1001 9th St Ste C
  • 3441 Dale Rd

Where does the coach arrive in Sacramento?

Main arrival station: 420 Richards Blvd

All coaches from Modesto arrive at one main station in Sacramento.

Coach stations in Sacramento:

  • 420 Richards Blvd

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