Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Modesto

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: Modesto Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Portland, OR
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: McDonalds, E Hatch Rd.
    Operated by: Fronteras del NorteFronteras del Norte
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Portland, OR
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Modesto
    Destination location: McDonalds, E Hatch Rd.
    Operated by: Fronteras del NorteFronteras del Norte
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Modesto

Bus
Average PriceUS$90 - US$172Average Duration11h
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$103 - US$103Average Duration19h 32m
81kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Portland to Modesto

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 19 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
19h 32mAverage Duration
US$103Cheapest ticket
81kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$157
Average Bus Trip Duration11h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:00pm
Distance888 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Portland to Modesto Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland, OR - Modesto

  1. What is the distance between Portland and Modesto?

    The distance between Portland and Modesto is around 890 km (552 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Modesto?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Modesto Bus Station, in Modesto.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Modesto was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$170

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

You can expect to pay from US$170 to US$170 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$170 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Portland to Modesto will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Portland, OR to Modesto

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Train from Portland, OR to Modesto

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