Bus San Francisco to Modesto, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA

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

today

tomorrow

$48

Saturday

$44

Sunday

Monday

$40

Tuesday

Wednesday

$39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	5h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
	Greyhound US	8h 5m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:05 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Modesto, CA via Sacramento, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 5m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:05 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
	Greyhound US	5h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Modesto, CA via Sacramento, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  Salesforce Transit Center
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Sacramento
  Bus Stop
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, Sacramento (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	5h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
	Greyhound US	8h 5m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:05 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	5h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
	Greyhound US	8h 5m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	12:05 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA is $39 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Modesto, CA

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from San Francisco to Modesto, CA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Modesto, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from San Francisco to Modesto, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Modesto, CA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Modesto, CA starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	77.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Modesto, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave San Francisco for Modesto, CA: 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

Friday 12/05

$48

Saturday 12/06

$44

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$40

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$39

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

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

With a price starting from $39, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Modesto, CA, with $39. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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

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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA 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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA, 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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA are also emptier.

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

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

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Beach St & Hyde St

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station

11th St 781-799

Lukyds Travel

Schackelford

McHenry Ave

Modesto Bus Station

Modesto Bus Station Modesto Bus Station

Vintage Mall

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

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Modesto, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 5h 20m to reach Modesto, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Modesto, CA.

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

Every day, the San Francisco to Modesto, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Modesto, CA from San Francisco starts at 6:30 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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Modesto, CA starts at 4:00 PM. 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 San Francisco Modesto, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Modesto, CA, 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 San Francisco and Modesto, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Modesto, CA 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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA 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 San Francisco Modesto, CA 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 San Francisco Modesto, CA 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 San Francisco to Modesto, CA on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Modesto, CA

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