How far is Sacramento from Modesto?

About 72 miles (115 km) separate Sacramento and Modesto.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Sacramento to Modesto leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Modesto Bus Station. 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.

Bus Sacramento to Modesto from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Modesto on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	1h 49m	7:54pm	Modesto Station	CheapestFastest
		9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2h 10m	12:05am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Modesto on November 23
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 November 24
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: Yesterday at 8:21 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 the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

72 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $61	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $45	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
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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 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

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 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.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US to Modesto by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$19

11/21

$19

Today

$19

11/23

$19

11/24

$21

11/25

$19

11/26

$22

11/27

$19

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $53 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Los Limousines, Amtrak 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.