How much does a bus ticket from Modesto to San Diego cost?

The bus ticket price from Modesto to San Diego starts at R 882. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Modesto to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Modesto to San Diego?

The average travel time between Modesto and San Diego is around 13h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 649 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Modesto and San Diego?

The number of buses from Modesto to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Modesto to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Modesto to San Diego?

When taking the bus from Modesto to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Los Limousines, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Modesto and San Diego leave from Modesto Bus Station or Lukyds Travel and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton, Old Town Courtyard Marriot, Downtown Holiday Inn.

Bus Modesto to San Diego from R 852 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Modesto to San Diego on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:00	Modesto Bus Station	10h	03:00	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Modesto to San Diego on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:55	Modesto Bus Station	11h 55m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Modesto Bus Station	10h	03:00	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	14h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	11h 35m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Modesto Bus Station	11h	18:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	13h 30m	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:20	Modesto Bus Station	21h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:20	Modesto Bus Station	21h 55m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures from Modesto to San Diego on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:20	Modesto Bus Station	21h 55m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Modesto Bus Station	10h	03:00	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	14h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	11h 35m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Modesto Bus Station	11h	18:30	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:10	Modesto Bus Station	13h 30m	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	11:55	Modesto Bus Station	11h 55m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:20	Modesto Bus Station	21h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:33 PM PST.

Get from Modesto to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 882, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

675 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 306 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Modesto and San Diego?

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Modesto to San Diego, CA, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Modesto to San Diego cost?
The bus ticket price from Modesto to San Diego starts at R 882. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Modesto to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Modesto to San Diego?
The average travel time between Modesto and San Diego is around 13h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 649 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Modesto and San Diego?
The number of buses from Modesto to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Modesto to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Modesto to San Diego?
When taking the bus from Modesto to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Los Limousines, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to San Diego?
Buses travelling between Modesto and San Diego leave from Modesto Bus Station or Lukyds Travel and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton, Old Town Courtyard Marriot, Downtown Holiday Inn.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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13/11

R 1 690

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R 1 699

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R 1 476

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R 1 467

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R 1 476

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R 852

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The cheapest trip from Modesto to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 852

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

You can expect to pay from R 852 to R 3 058 for a bus ticket from Modesto to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 852, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Los Limousines 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.