How far is Bakersfield from Modesto?

The distance between Bakersfield and Modesto is around 311 km (193 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Modesto?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Modesto Bus Station, in Modesto.

Bus Bakersfield to Modesto from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Modesto on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	16th St (Bakersfield)	4h 35m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	4h 25m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	4h 45m	6:15pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	McKee Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:55pm	Modesto	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	4h 45m	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:23 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Modesto

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 3 hours 49 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 49mAverage Duration

307 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $168	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $69	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Modesto?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Modesto

A
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St, Ste C, Modesto, CA 95354
B
Lukyds Travel
920 E Hacth Rd, CA 95351 , USA
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C
1511 Crows Landing Rd
1511 Crows Landing Rd, CA 95358 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5269 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Modesto by bus

How far is Bakersfield from Modesto?
The distance between Bakersfield and Modesto is around 311 km (193 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bakersfield to Modesto?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield, and end it at Modesto Bus Station, in Modesto.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$65

11-25

$64

Today

$71

11-27

$59

11-28

$59

11-29

$57

11-30

$61

12-01

$55

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Modesto was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bakersfield to Modesto, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $157 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Tufesa, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.