How far is San Francisco from Modesto?

The distance separating San Francisco and Modesto is 80 miles (129 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to Modesto leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Modesto Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Francisco to Modesto from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Modesto on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	2h 54m	9:54am	Modesto Station	CheapestFastest
6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
8:40am	Mission St & Fremont St	3h 14m	11:54am	Modesto Station	No tags
4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	8h 5m	12:05am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
11:00am	Mission St & Fremont St	2h 54m	1:54pm	Modesto Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:32 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Modesto

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

77 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5572 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Amtrak San Francisco Modesto recent customer reviews

Was a little nervous about where to catch the bus from the airport. Think more directions should have been provided. So just ended up taking a Lyft to the Emeryville station.

Debra M.

October 21, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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 Lines, Inc. San Francisco Modesto recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy that the bus driver literally forgot about our stop in Modesto, drove past it, and we had to speak up to remind him. That could have been a lot more than a 15-minute delay on our trip.

Mahyar M.

March 12, 2025

El servicio en general fue rápido y eficiente

Rodrigo J.

June 12, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,240 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Modesto?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Francisco, US to Modesto by bus

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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

11/06

$32

11/07

$32

Today

$32

11/09

$37

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Modesto was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $32

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 $32 to $82 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 $37 which is on 2025-11-09.

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