What is the travel distance from Stockton to Modesto?

Stockton and Modesto are 29 miles (46 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Stockton to Modesto start their journey at Stockton Bus Station and wind up 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 Stockton to Modesto from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stockton to Modesto on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10am	Stockton (GLI), CA	40m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Stockton Bus Station	30m	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	Fastest
11:00pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	1h 5m	12:05am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
8:05am	Stockton ACE Station	1h 49m	9:54am	Modesto Station	No tags
9:00am	Stockton	45m	9:45am	Modesto	No tags

Next departures for Stockton to Modesto on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10am	Stockton (GLI), CA	40m	11:50am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Stockton Bus Station	30m	7:30am	Modesto Bus Station	Fastest
11:00pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	1h 5m	12:05am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
8:05am	Stockton ACE Station	49m	8:54am	Modesto Station	No tags
9:00am	Stockton	45m	9:45am	Modesto	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:39 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to Modesto.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $34	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$11 - $12	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Stockton to Modesto

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

31mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stockton, CA to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29

Average bus trip duration40m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance26 miles (41 km)

Latest bus departure11:00pm

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Amtrak

4/55,508 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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.

Los Limousines

3.5/5251 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5685 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

FlixBus

3.5/510,816 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.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Stockton to Modesto Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Stockton to Modesto from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Where are the popular stops in Stockton and Modesto?

Stops in Stockton

A - Stockton Bus Station

B - Martin Luther King Blvd

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stockton, CA - Modesto

What is the travel distance from Stockton to Modesto?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stockton to Modesto?

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

Best price found

10/06

$9

10/07

$10

Today

$7

10/09

$7

10/10

No data

10/11

$8

10/12

No data

10/13

No data

The cheapest trip from Stockton, CA to Modesto was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $27 for a bus ticket from Stockton, CA to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually Tufesa 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 Stockton to Modesto.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Stockton to Modesto, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Stockton to Modesto.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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Bus Tickets from Stockton, CA to Modesto

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Stockton to Modesto.

Bus Stockton, CA to Modesto: Trip Overview

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Stockton to Modesto Bus

Where are the popular stops in Stockton and Modesto?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stockton, CA - Modesto

What is the travel distance from Stockton to Modesto?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Stockton, CA by bus?

You can also go to Modesto by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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