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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Modesto, CA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$104
tomorrow
$72
Tuesday
$66
Wednesday
$62
Thursday
$74
Friday
$79
Saturday
$64

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 11h 55m 4:55 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Modesto Bus Station  Economy $118
FlixBus 17h 30m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $160
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $164
FlixBus 17h 5m 1:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $164
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Modesto, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      11h 10m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      9:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 10m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      4:50 PM
      Modesto, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $48
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 17h 30m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 14h 20m 9:50 AM San Diego La Jolla Village 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $83
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $89
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Modesto, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      11h 10m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      9:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 10m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      4:50 PM
      Modesto, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $43
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 30m 6:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:15 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $69
Greyhound US 10h 50m 7:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 11h 55m 4:55 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $83
FlixBus 15h 30m 8:40 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $119

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $73
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $89

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 30m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $75
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $87
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $96
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Modesto, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      11h 10m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      9:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 10m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      4:50 PM
      Modesto, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $43
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 17h 30m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 14h 20m 9:50 AM San Diego La Jolla Village 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $83
Greyhound US 11h 55m 4:55 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Modesto Bus Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Modesto Bus Station  Economy $90
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Modesto, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      11h 10m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      9:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 10m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      4:50 PM
      Modesto, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $43
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 10m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 4:50 PM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $81
FlixBus 17h 30m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 14h 20m 9:50 AM San Diego La Jolla Village 12:10 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Modesto, CA Bus Station  Economy $91

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA is $59 on 8/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Modesto, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Modesto, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from San Diego to Modesto, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Diego and Modesto, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from San Diego to Modesto, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Modesto, CA, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Modesto, CA starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus $59
Fastest Bus 10h 45m
Earliest Bus 4:55 AM
Latest Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 403.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Modesto, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
$104
Monday 07/27
$99
Tuesday 07/28
$83
Wednesday 07/29
$62
Thursday 07/30
$74
Friday 07/31
$79
Saturday 08/01
$64
Sunday 08/02
$81
Monday 08/03
$84
Tuesday 08/04
$79
Wednesday 08/05
$70
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$70
Saturday 08/08
$72
Sunday 08/09
$69
Monday 08/10
$68
Tuesday 08/11
$69
Wednesday 08/12
$66
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$74
Saturday 08/15
$77
Sunday 08/16
$77
Monday 08/17
$74
Tuesday 08/18
$64
Wednesday 08/19
$66
Thursday 08/20
$59
Friday 08/21
$67
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Modesto, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Modesto, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $59, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $69.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Modesto, CA, with $59. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $74.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Modesto, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Modesto, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Modesto, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to Modesto, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Modesto, CA:

Cheapest Price $62
Fastest Bus 10h 45m
Earliest Bus 4:55 AM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Modesto, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Modesto, CA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Modesto, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Modesto, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Modesto, CA bus

How much does a San Diego Modesto, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 11h 10m to reach Modesto, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Modesto, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $213. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Modesto, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Modesto, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Modesto, CA bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Modesto, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Modesto, CA from San Diego starts at 4:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Modesto, CA starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Modesto, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Modesto, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Modesto, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Modesto, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Modesto, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Modesto, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Modesto, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Modesto, CA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between San Diego and Modesto, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Diego to Modesto, CA?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between San Diego and Modesto, CA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Modesto, CA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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