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Journey Information
There are 17 intercity coaches per day from Modesto to San Diego. Traveling by coach from Modesto to San Diego usually takes around 11 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 403 mi (649 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £29.58 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from Modesto to San Diego
- FlixBus US: 3 daily coaches from £38
- Greyhound: 14 daily coaches from £29
- Los Limousines: 4 daily coaches from £66
What coach companies travel from Modesto to San Diego?
There are 3 bus lines from Modesto to San Diego available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 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 | 3 | 9h 53m | £60.05 |
| Greyhound | 14 | 11h 49m | £47.51 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 10h 56m | £67.95 |
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 3 trips per day from Modesto to San Diego, 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 14 bus trips from Modesto to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 11 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from £29.
Book Los Limousines from Modesto to San Diego from £67. There are 4 Los Limousines schedules from Modesto to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Diego. In Modesto, Los Limousines departs to San Diego from Modesto Bus Station and no other station. In San Diego, Los Limousines arrives at San Ysidro Bus Terminal and 1 other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Modesto to San Diego takes 10 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 9 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 11 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 403 miles from Modesto to San Diego. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
"Because many passengers travel from Modesto to San Diego at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Modesto to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 17 scheduled coaches that travel from Modesto to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 5 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to San Diego; ticket prices start at £48.00.
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 San Joaquins for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Coaches to San Diego leave from 3 stations in Modesto.
All coach stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto Bus Station
3441 Dale Rd
Where does the coach arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Transit Center
Coaches arrive in San Diego at 8 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
La Jolla - UC San Diego
Cross Border Xpress CBX
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
SDSU - 5716 Hardy Ave
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