Bus Tickets from Modesto to San Diego (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Balboa Park
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 31 at
    Departure city: Modesto
    Departure location: Modesto
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $195Average Duration13h 5m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $104Average Duration10h 8m
58kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Modesto to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 10 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
10h 8mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
58kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82
Average bus trip duration13h 5m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance418 miles (674 km)
Latest bus departure5:00pm

Modesto to San Diego Bus

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

Best price found
05/27
$93
05/28
$59
Today
$82
05/30
No data
05/31
$69
06/01
No data
06/02
$52
06/03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Modesto to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 2, 2025 with a price of $52

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $141 for a bus ticket from Modesto to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-06-02.

Usually LLIO 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Modesto to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Modesto to San Diego.

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

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Modesto to San Diego?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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