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How to get fromModesto to Pasadenaby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Pasadena by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0810
    7h 51m
    $58–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    8h 15m
    $41–55

  3. Drive  312.7 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Pasadenacar car 312.7 mi
    5h 14m
    $56–80

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    6h 39m
    $186–723

  5. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    5h 35m
    $107–199

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    7h 23m
    $156–636

  7. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    4. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    7h 58m
    $225–783

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    8h 52m
    $68–317

  9. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    4. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pomona - Northtrain train
    5. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    8h 52m
    $327–784

Modesto to Pasadena by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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