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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Modesto, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$76

tomorrow

$90

Saturday

$82

Sunday

Monday

$77

Tuesday

Wednesday

$70

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:55 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/4/2025 11:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 10m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/4/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 25m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/4/2025 12:20:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:55 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 25m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 10m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  1:40 PM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 25m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:55 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	12h 10m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 0m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  1:40 PM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 25m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:55 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound US	14h 0m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	13h 30m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  16h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- Busbud
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  4:25 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/9/2025 12:25:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:55 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 10m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 20m	12:20 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:20:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 45m	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	4:55 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- Busbud
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego is $63 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Modesto, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Modesto, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Modesto, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 18 buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Modesto, CA and San Diego, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Modesto, CA to San Diego starting from $63!

Cheapest Bus	$63
Fastest Bus	11h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	403.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Modesto, CA to San Diego

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Modesto, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$76

Friday 12/05

$90

Saturday 12/06

$87

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$77

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$70

Thursday 12/11

$88

Friday 12/12

$87

Saturday 12/13

$79

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$63

Wednesday 12/17

$65

Thursday 12/18

$79

Friday 12/19

$85

Saturday 12/20

$101

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$101

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$72

Thursday 12/25

$96

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Modesto, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Modesto, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $65, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $85.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Modesto, CA to San Diego, with $63. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $70.

How to save money travelling from Modesto, CA to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Modesto, CA to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Modesto, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Modesto, CA to San Diego from our users.

Greyhound US from Modesto, CA to San Diego

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Modesto, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	11h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:10 AM
Last Bus	11:55 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

All bus stations and stops in Modesto, CA and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Modesto, CA and San Diego.

Bus Station

11th St 781-799

Lukyds Travel

Schackelford

McHenry Ave

Modesto Bus Station

Modesto Bus Station Modesto Bus Station

Vintage Mall

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Service and Comfort on the bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Modesto, CA to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Modesto, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Modesto, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $63 and takes 12h 30m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Modesto, CA to San Diego?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $63 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Modesto, CA to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Modesto, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Modesto, CA to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 11h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $111. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Modesto, CA starts at 12:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Modesto, CA for San Diego starts at 11:55 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Modesto, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Modesto, CA and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Modesto, CA to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Modesto, CA San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Modesto, CA San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Modesto, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Modesto, CA to San Diego

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Modesto, CA and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Modesto, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!