What is the travel distance from Modesto to Oakland?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Modesto to Oakland start their journey at Modesto Bus Station and wind up at Emeryville Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Modesto to Oakland from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Modesto to Oakland on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Modesto	7h 35m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:54 PM PST.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $66	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $41	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

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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.