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Bus San Francisco, US to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:50am
Distance124 km
Latest bus departure11:35am

San Francisco to Modesto Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Modesto

  1. How far is San Francisco from Modesto?

    It's about 129 km (80 miles) from San Francisco to Modesto.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Modesto Bus Station, in Modesto.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Modesto was searched and found on Aug 15, 2025 with a price of US$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 US$21 to US$29 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 US$21 which is on 2025-08-15.

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!

Will you be returning to San Francisco, US by bus?

Bus from San Francisco, US to Modesto

You can also go to Modesto by train

Train from San Francisco, US to Modesto

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