What is the distance between Oakland and Modesto?

The distance between Oakland and Modesto is approximately 116 km (72 miles).

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

Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Modesto Bus Station in Modesto.

Bus Oakland to Modesto from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Modesto on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:00am	Jack London Square	2h 54m	7:54am	Modesto Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:45 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Modesto

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

116 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $37	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $54	Average Duration2h 18m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Modesto?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

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

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Greyhound Oakland Modesto recent customer reviews

Appreciate the alternative to having to be driven by relatives

Garrett C.

December 28, 2019

Helpful staff, so no complaints

Chris C.

January 27, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Modesto by bus

What is the distance between Oakland and Modesto?
The distance between Oakland and Modesto is approximately 116 km (72 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Modesto?
Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to 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

$37

11-25

$38

Today

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11-27

$35

11-28

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $38 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-27.