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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 5 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: ModestoDestination location: Modesto StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: May 5 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: ModestoDestination location: Modesto StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 5 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: ModestoDestination location: Modesto StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to ModestoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 11 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego to Modesto: Trip Overview
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Based on 5093 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 $77.00
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San Diego to Modesto Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego to Modesto was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $99To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Modesto, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $99 to $119 for a train ticket from San Diego to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-05-05.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Modesto is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Modesto, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between San Diego and Modesto, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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