Bus Tickets from Modesto to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Modesto to San Diego on September 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Modesto Bus Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)Cheapest
Los Limousines
Modesto Bus Station
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Modesto Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Modesto Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Los Limousines
Modesto Bus Station
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$57 - $192Average Duration15h 10m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $104Average Duration10h 8m
59kg 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
59kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Modesto to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration15h 10m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance400 miles (644 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
09/05
No data
09/06
$68
Today
$97
09/08
$89
09/09
$64
09/10
$77
09/11
$51
09/12
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Modesto to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 11, 2025 with a price of $51

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 $51 to $97 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 $51 which is on 2025-09-11.

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.

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, CA, US?

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