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Journey Information
There are 21 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto usually takes around 7 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Plus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €32.23 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 4 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Modesto?
€41.21 is the average price of a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Modesto. Any tickets cheaper than €41.21 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Los Angeles to Modesto is expected to range from €38 to €60. If you are looking to travel to Modesto within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from €42. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are €38 and can be found on 16 May 2024.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in August. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just €42 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Los Angeles to Modesto in October, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to €62 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to €37.40.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Modesto?
There are 4 bus lines from Los Angeles to Modesto available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 12 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 | 6 | 9h 26m | €63.65 |
| Greyhound | 12 | 7h 39m | €52.77 |
| Los Limousines | 5 | 8h 23m | €59.51 |
| Tufesa Plus | 1 | 4h 20m | €56.09 |
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 6 trips per day from Los Angeles 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 12 bus trips from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from €30.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Modesto from €58. There are 5 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Modesto. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to Modesto from 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima and 2 other stations. In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Modesto takes 8 hours and 23 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 4 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip 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 bus takes an average of 7 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 470 kilometers from Los Angeles to Modesto. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday 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, 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 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 21 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 16 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Modesto; ticket prices start at €28.98.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
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 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 bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses to Modesto leave from 8 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Los Angeles Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
592 Gayley Ave
E Olympic Blvd & S Augusta Ave Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Modesto?
Main arrival station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Buses arrive in Modesto at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
3441 Dale Rd
Modesto Bus Station
Fairmont Counseling Offices
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