What is the distance between Modesto and Los Angeles?

The distance between the two cities is 291 miles (469 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Los Angeles?

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Modesto, chances are that your bus will depart from Modesto Bus Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Getty Center, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Walt Disney Concert Hall and La Brea Tar Pits.

Bus Modesto to Los Angeles from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Modesto to Los Angeles on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	7h	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	6h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	7h 20m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	7h 30m	3:00pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Modesto Bus Station	8h	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Get from Modesto to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

292 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Modesto and Los Angeles?

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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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5267 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Modesto Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was a terrible experience buecause I lost my other tripe and paid more money for my tiket.

Hector V.

April 9, 2019

The bus never arrived

Luis Fernando C.

March 23, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

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 traveling from Modesto to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between Modesto and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$69

11/22

$68

Today

$68

11/24

$58

11/25

$52

11/26

$68

11/27

$52

11/28

$46

The cheapest trip from Modesto to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $132 for a bus ticket from Modesto to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.