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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Modesto to San Francisco?
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Modesto to San Francisco.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$27.60 | Avg. Price$24.18 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration3h 35m | Duration2h 46m |
Bus from Modesto to San Francisco: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Modesto to San Francisco. Traveling by bus from Modesto to San Francisco usually takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 78 mi (126 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $22.48 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Modesto to San Francisco?
Bus tickets for a trip from Modesto to San Francisco cost $25.37 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. 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 San Francisco by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Modesto to San Francisco is expected to be between $25 and $28. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is January 23, 2025, when tickets are available for January 23, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $25.
Average bus ticket prices from Modesto to San Francisco by month
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 21 days in advance to save up to $5.81.
What bus companies travel from Modesto to San Francisco?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Modesto to San Francisco. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 3h 48m | $28.64 |
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 2 bus trips from Modesto to San Francisco every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Francisco usually start from $22.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Modesto to San Francisco
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 78 miles from Modesto to San Francisco. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 San Francisco, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Modesto to San Francisco, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Modesto to San Francisco. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to San Francisco; ticket prices start at $20.00.
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 San Joaquins for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
San Francisco
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Located in the heart of Northern California's Bay Area, San Francisco is a geographically small but culturally huge city known for its historic cable cars, active waterfront, and the eclectic mix of hippies and techies who call it home. While it might be one of the most expensive U.S. cities to live in, San Fran can actually be very cheap to visit, and there is no shortage of unique sights to see.
If the city's omnipresent fog (nicknamed "Karl the Fog" by locals) takes a break, the best views and Instagram photo ops of the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge are found in Golden Gate Park. Stroll through the oldest Chinatown in North America to find the perfect dim sum, or if you and your boo prefer a little Full House moment, try a romantic picnic at Alamo Square Park in front of the Victorian "Painted Ladies." After all, San Francisco is one of the best vacation destinations for couples.
Since the city is condensed onto a small peninsula, exploring by bike is an efficient and scenic way to get around. When you’re ready to travel beyond city limits, San Francisco is a convenient hub for trips throughout Northern California. It's actually the first stop on Wanderu's West Coast Wine Tour, with the next stop, obviously, in Napa Valley. Whether traveling by bus, train, or through either of the two nearby airports, San Francisco is a can't-miss destination.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Most buses depart from the main station in Modesto.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Where does the bus arrive in San Francisco?
Main arrival station: Salesforce Transit Center
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Francisco.
All bus stations in San Francisco:
Salesforce Transit Center
Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St
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