How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Modesto?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Modesto start from $32. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Sacramento to Modesto?

The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Modesto is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Modesto route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , Los Limousines , Tufesa , FlixBus , Monarca .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Modesto?

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Modesto at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Modesto?

A bus trip from Sacramento to Modesto generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Modesto?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Modesto?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sacramento to Modesto?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Modesto?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sacramento to Modesto from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Modesto on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2h 39m	9:54am	Modesto Station	Cheapest
6:00am	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	1h 30m	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	Fastest
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 55m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	2h 4m	11:54am	Modesto Station	No tags
3:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	1h 30m	5:00pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Modesto on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2h 39m	9:54am	Modesto Station	Cheapest
6:00am	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	1h 30m	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	Fastest
9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 55m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	2h 4m	11:54am	Modesto Station	No tags
3:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	1h 30m	5:00pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:53 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

106 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $87	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $65	Average Duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Modesto?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
Visit page
B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Visit page
C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
Visit page

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
Visit page
C
1511 Crows Landing Rd
1511 Crows Landing Rd, CA 95358 , USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 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 $32

Greyhound Sacramento Modesto recent customer reviews

My impression overall was very favorable. The staff in Sacramento Greyhound, as well as the bus driver were very professional, helpful, and genuinely friendly. They made what might have been a trying complicated experience into a very smooth and .emorable one

Erich V.

October 21, 2023

Los Limousines

3.5/5271 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

FlixBus

3.5/511,461 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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 Sacramento, US to Modesto by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Modesto?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Modesto start from $32. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sacramento to Modesto?
The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Modesto is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Modesto route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Tufesa, FlixBus, Monarca.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Modesto?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Modesto at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Modesto?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Modesto generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Modesto?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Modesto?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sacramento to Modesto?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Modesto?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$34

11-26

$36

Today

$28

11-28

$36

11-29

No data

11-30

$31

12-01

$28

12-02

$24

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Modesto was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $77 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak, Los Limousines 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.