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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Modesto usually takes around 10 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $38.98 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Modesto?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Santa Ana to Modesto that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 5 | 10h 8m | $62.78 |
| Los Limousines | 3 | 10h 11m | $63.36 |
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 5 bus trips from Santa Ana to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 10 hours and 8 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from $39.
Book Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Modesto from $62. There are 3 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Modesto. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines departs to Modesto from Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd . In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Modesto takes 10 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 8 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Modesto.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 321 miles from Santa Ana to Modesto. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 5 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Santa Ana to Modesto for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 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 Santa Ana to Modesto; ticket prices start at $44.00.
City Information
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
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 Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana has two bus stations with service to Modesto.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
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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