Buses to Modesto
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Modesto, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto to Stockton | United States | 44 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Modesto to Antioch | United States | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Modesto to San Jose | United States | 86 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Modesto to Fremont | United States | 88 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Modesto to Santa Clara | United States | 90 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Modesto to Elk Grove | United States | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Modesto to Hayward | United States | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Modesto to Sunnyvale | United States | 96 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Modesto to Concord | United States | 98 km (61 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Modesto to Sacramento | United States | 113 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Modesto to Oakland | United States | 114 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Modesto to Fairfield | United States | 114 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Modesto to Los Angeles | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
| Modesto to Tijuana | Mexico | 677 km (421 mi) | about 12 h 24 min |
| Modesto to Phoenix | United States | 932 km (579 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Modesto to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 26 h 49 min |
| Modesto to San Diego | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 11 h 53 min |
| Modesto to Mexicali | Mexico | 751 km (467 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Modesto to San Francisco | United States | 126 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Modesto to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 24 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.