How far is Reno from Modesto?

The distance between the two cities is 145 miles (234 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reno to Modesto leave from Reno Station and arrive at Modesto Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Reno to Modesto from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Reno to Modesto on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:45am	Reno Station	6h 9m	1:54pm	Modesto Station	Cheapest
6:35am	Reno	5h 15m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	Fastest
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 35m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	5h 44m	7:54pm	Modesto Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:36 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Modesto

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $119	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $163	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reno and Modesto?

Stops in Reno

A
Reno Station
101169 E Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89501, USA
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B
Reno Tahoe Airport
Howard W. Cannon Terminal, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
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C
Reno Greyhound Bus Station
155 Stevenson St, Reno, NV 89503

Stops in Modesto

A
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St, Ste C, Modesto, CA 95354
B
Lukyds Travel
920 E Hacth Rd, CA 95351 , USA
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C
1511 Crows Landing Rd
1511 Crows Landing Rd, CA 95358 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Reno Modesto recent customer reviews

Never again

Sherry T.

March 22, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reno to Modesto by bus

How far is Reno from Modesto?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$37

11/22

$39

Today

$66

11/24

$45

11/25

$45

11/26

$72

11/27

No data

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Reno to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $122 for a bus ticket from Reno to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Amtrak 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.