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How to get to Modesto by train
- Routes
- 16
- Trips per day
- 114
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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About Modesto
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
Popular train stations in Modesto:
- 1700 Held Dr
What train companies travel to Modesto, CA?
Located in California, Modesto is accessible by train from 16 other cities. You can choose from 114 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Modesto on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Modesto are also available.
Train companies serving Modesto
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 98 | 6 hr, 31 min | £41.30 |
| Gold Runner | 16 | 2 hr, 4 min | £18.53 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
After becoming a permanent Amtrak rail route in 1974, the Gold Runner has offered train services throughout California and the San Joaquin Valley. The line runs daily from the San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield, with many stops in between, including Martinez and Modesto. Although Amtrak Gold Runner is one of the nation's busiest routes, it is renowned for being impeccably clean and safe, with passenger comfort remaining the carrier's highest priority. Most of the trains on this line are equipped with lavatories, onboard WiFi, disabled access, and personal power outlets, ensuring a comfortable journey for every passenger.
Which train carrier has the best service to Modesto?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Modesto by train with Gold Runner, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Gold Runner had the most comfortable train service to Modesto, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Gold Runner at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Modesto punctually, travelers suggest that Gold Runner has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Modesto, rating it 4.7 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£6.73 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Modesto, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Modesto. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Modesto was £6.73.
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The main train station in Modesto is 1700 Held Dr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Modesto.
The closest airport to Modesto is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), located 2.5 miles from the city center of Modesto.
Modesto ranks number 15 among the most popular train destinations in California. Modesto ranks number 72 among train destinations in the country. Modesto ranks number 43 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 88 direct train schedules arriving in Modesto each day.
The population of Modesto is 211,266. It ranks number 15 by population in California. It ranks number 63 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Modesto, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £6.73. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Modesto starts at £13.46.
People who take the train to Modesto are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Modesto easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Modesto is 1700 Held Dr, located just 5 miles away. Select 1700 Held Dr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Modesto. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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