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Compare coach, train and flight for San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £100, while a flight costs an average of £451.
Distance: 649 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price Cheapest | £451 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A coach is £351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 36m.
Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£30. The journey takes 11h 6m versus 6h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get to Modesto, CA from San Diego, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 10h32 San Diego, CA 15:42 Modesto, CA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
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5:10 10h32 San Diego, CA 15:42 Modesto, CA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
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5:10 10h32 San Diego, CA 15:42 Modesto, CA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
16:25 14h45 San Diego, CA 7:10 Modesto, CA £148 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA:
A coach is £351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Modesto, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 36m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Modesto, CA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Modesto, Downtown Transit Center (Southern Pacififc).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Modesto, CA by coach.
- Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines to go to Modesto, CA by flight.
- 2 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
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