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Los Angeles to Modesto Bus Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Modesto?

There are usually 16 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Modesto.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
CZK 1,445.47
Avg. Price
CZK 1,441.23
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
7
Daily Trips
16
Duration
Duration
7h 53m
Duration
7h 56m

Bus from Los Angeles to Modesto: Journey Information

There are 15 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto usually takes around 7 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance292 mi (470 km)
Shortest duration4h 20m
Cheapest priceCZK 1,006.25
Trips per day10
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines3

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Los Angeles to Modesto

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Ruby

July 20, 2025- Visiting family

FlixBus US

Pros: on time and easy. Cons: the toilet.

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Modesto?

Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Modesto cost CZK 1,241.55 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 1,241.55 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Modesto by month

CZK 2,120CZK 1,696CZK 1,272CZK 848CZK 424ASONDJFMAMJJ
Taking the bus from Los Angeles to Modesto is usually cheapest in August, when the average ticket price is only CZK 1,272. If you're planning to take the bus from Los Angeles to Modesto during December, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of CZK 1,611. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

CZK 2,120CZK 1,696CZK 1,272CZK 848CZK 4243020100

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 CZK 936.72 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Modesto?

There are 3 bus lines from Los Angeles to Modesto available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US48h 4mCZK 1,684.79
Greyhound117h 55mCZK 1,931.96
Tufesa Internacional14h 20mCZK 1,377.85
  • 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 4 trips per day from Los Angeles to Modesto, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 11 bus trips from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from CZK 953.

  • Book Tufesa Internacional from Los Angeles to Modesto from CZK 1,378. Typically there is one Tufesa Internacional schedule per day from Los Angeles to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Modesto. In Los Angeles, Tufesa Internacional departs to Modesto from 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima . In Modesto, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Modesto Bus Station .

    An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from Los Angeles to Modesto takes 4 hours and 20 minutes .

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 292 miles 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.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Modesto, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 10 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 CZK 1,187.07.

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

Modesto, CA, US - MOD-0

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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 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 bus leave from in Los Angeles?

Main departure station: San Fernando Bus Station

Buses to Modesto leave from 5 stations in Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima

Where does the bus arrive in Modesto?

Main arrival station: 1001 9th St Ste C

Buses arrive in Modesto at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Modesto:

  • 1001 9th St Ste C

  • 3441 Dale Rd

  • Modesto Bus Station

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