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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 13 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Modesto.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 1,208.76 | Avg. PriceCZK 1,186.86 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips16 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration9h 42m | Duration7h 15m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Modesto: Journey Information
There are 19 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto usually takes around 9 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 782.87 |
| Trips per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 5 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Modesto?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Modesto cost CZK 1,117.74 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 1,117.74 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 travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from CZK 987 to CZK 1,524. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on July 10, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Modesto this week, bus tickets are available starting at CZK 1,073.
Monthly avg. prices
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 28 days in advance to save up to CZK 699.80.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Modesto?
There are 5 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 | 4 | 8h 17m | CZK 1,452.61 |
| Greyhound | 12 | 8h 16m | CZK 1,362.46 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 18h 32m | CZK 1,307.72 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 1 | 4h 20m | CZK 1,373.83 |
| Tufesa Plus | 1 | 4h 20m | CZK 1,373.83 |
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 12 bus trips from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 16 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from CZK 783.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Modesto from CZK 1,273. There are 4 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 Los Angeles Bus Station and one other station. In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Modesto takes 18 hours and 32 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 4 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Modesto.
Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transportation providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily bus trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 1 from Los Angeles to Modesto, with prices starting from CZK 1,374. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.
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 about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Modesto
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 28 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.
Because many passengers travel from Los Angeles to Modesto at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
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 19 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 13 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 1,030.37.
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
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses to Modesto leave from 6 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Los Angeles Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
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.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
3441 Dale Rd
Modesto Bus Station
Fairmont Counseling Offices
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