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San Bernardino to Modesto Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Bernardino to Modesto?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from San Bernardino to Modesto.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£67.27 | Avg. Price£55.56 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration9h 42m | Duration9h 48m |
Coach from San Bernardino to Modesto: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from San Bernardino to Modesto. Traveling by coach from San Bernardino to Modesto usually takes around 9 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 320 mi (515 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £48.53 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |

How much is a coach ticket from San Bernardino to Modesto?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Bernardino to Modesto cost £48.53 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 22 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £56.82 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from San Bernardino to Modesto?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Bernardino to Modesto that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 9h 56m | £95.51 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 9h 41m | £87.44 |
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 San Bernardino 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 3 bus trips from San Bernardino to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from £47.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from San Bernardino to Modesto
The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 320 miles from San Bernardino to Modesto. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 15 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.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Modesto. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Modesto, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Bernardino to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from San Bernardino to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Bernardino to Modesto; ticket prices start at £50.02.
City Information
Modesto

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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.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Bernardino?
Main departure station: San Bernardino Bus Station
San Bernardino has two coach stations with service to Modesto.
All coach stations in San Bernardino:
San Bernardino Bus Station
559 W Rialto Ave (b/w F St and E St)
Where does the coach arrive in Modesto?
Main arrival station: 1001 9th St Ste C
All coaches from San Bernardino arrive at one main station in Modesto.
Coach stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
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