What is the distance between San Jose and Modesto?

San Jose and Modesto are 55 miles (88 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Modesto from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Modesto Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Jose to Modesto from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Modesto on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	3h 44m	9:54am	Modesto Station	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	3h 29m	3:54pm	Modesto Station	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Modesto on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	3h 44m	9:54am	Modesto Station	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	3h 29m	3:54pm	Modesto Station	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Modesto on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	3h 44m	9:54am	Modesto Station	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	3h 29m	3:54pm	Modesto Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:53 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Modesto

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 4 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 59mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $49	Average Duration4h 59m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Modesto?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

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

What is the distance between San Jose and Modesto?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Modesto?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$23

11/16

$23

Today

$23

11/18

$23

11/19

$23

11/20

$23

11/21

No data

11/22

$23

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $23 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-18.