What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $45 - $75 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Modesto?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Modesto via Anaheim and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Modesto?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Modesto is 454 miles. The road distance is 351.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Modesto without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 8h 25m and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Modesto bus from?

Costa Mesa to Modesto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Huntington Park station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Modesto bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Modesto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Modesto station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Modesto is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Costa Mesa to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 67+ hotels available in Modesto.

Costa Mesa to Modesto - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto by plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
4h 41m
$143–456
Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Modestobus
15h 6m
$45–74
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Modestobus Nogales
8h 25m
$65–97
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Modestocar 349.5 mi
6h
$64–93
Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Bay Fairsubway
3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
5h 35m
$141–440
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
7h 7m
$222–765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Modestobus 1
9h 15m
$52–82
Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 52m
$54–103

Costa Mesa to Modesto by bus

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Huntington Park to Modesto once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Modestoby plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

There are 8 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Modesto by plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

Bus via Bakersfield

Bus via Los Angeles

Drive 349.5 mi

Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus

Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus

Bus

Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Greyhound)