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Bus Santa Barbara to Modesto: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$97
Average bus trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure11:25 AM
Distance239 miles (384 km)
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Santa Barbara to Modesto Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Modesto from Santa Barbara, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Modesto

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Modesto without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Santa Barbara to Modesto is about 11h 40m, although the fastest bus will take 8h 6m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 234 miles (377 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Modesto is 234 miles (377 km).

If you're headed to Modesto from Santa Barbara, chances are that your bus will leave from Train Station and arrive at 1511 Crows Landing Rd. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $68.

You can expect to pay around $97 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $68 to $151, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Santa Barbara to Modesto. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santa Barbara to Modesto.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 Santa Barbara to Modesto.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Modesto.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Modesto.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Modesto to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Modesto by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Modesto

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