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Compare coach and train for Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to San Jose, CA from Modesto, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22:44 2h51 Modesto, CA 1:35 San Jose, CA £19 1 One-way 0 changes
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22:44 2h51 Modesto, CA 1:35 San Jose, CA £19 1 One-way 0 changes
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22:44 2h51 Modesto, CA 1:35 San Jose, CA £19 1 One-way 0 changes
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21:44 2h51 Modesto, CA 0:35 San Jose, CA £19 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modesto, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modesto Station, Modesto, CA and arrive in Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
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