Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Modesto

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Next departures for San Francisco to Modesto on October 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Modesto StationCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Modesto StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Modesto Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Modesto StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Modesto StationNo tags

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Get from San Francisco to Modesto

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The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 5mAverage Duration
77 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Francisco, US to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance77 miles (124 km)
Latest bus departure4:00pm

San Francisco to Modesto Bus

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

Best price found
10/21
$32
10/22
$31
Today
$30
10/24
$32
10/25
$21
10/26
$30
10/27
$27
10/28
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Modesto was searched and found on Oct 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $43 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-10-25.

Usually 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Modesto!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Francisco to Modesto.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Modesto.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to Modesto while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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