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Modesto to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Modesto to Los Angeles?
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Modesto to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 1,255.18 | Avg. PriceCZK 1,432.03 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips12 |
Duration | Duration7h 39m | Duration7h 50m |
Bus from Modesto to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Modesto to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Modesto to Los Angeles usually takes around 7 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 50m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 968.02 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Modesto to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Modesto to Los Angeles cost CZK 1,149.29 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 1,149.29 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 Modesto to Los Angeles by month
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 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CZK 713.70 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Modesto to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Modesto to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 6h 45m | CZK 1,386.13 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 8h 3m | CZK 1,688.25 |
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 Los Angeles, 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 6 bus trips from Modesto to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from CZK 968.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Modesto to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 292 miles from Modesto to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 50 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Modesto to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Modesto to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 8 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 Modesto to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at CZK 1,178.97.
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 Gold Runner for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
3441 Dale Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
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