How far is San Diego from Modesto?

It's about 649 km (403 miles) from San Diego to Modesto.

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

Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Modesto Bus Station in Modesto.

Bus San Diego to Modesto from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Modesto on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 30m	6:05am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	17h 5m	1:20pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	18h 45m	3:00pm	Modesto	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	16h 35m	1:20pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	18h 15m	3:00pm	Modesto	No tags

Get from San Diego to Modesto

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

675 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Modesto?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto by bus

How far is San Diego from Modesto?
It's about 649 km (403 miles) from San Diego to Modesto.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Modesto?
Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego 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

11-17

No data

11-18

$109

Today

$109

11-20

No data

11-21

$109

11-22

$109

11-23

$114

11-24

$124

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $109

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

You can expect to pay from $109 to $214 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Greyhound 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.