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How to get fromModesto to San Mateoby bus, subway, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to San Mateo by bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to El Camino Real & 4th Avebus bus Ecr
    4h 7m
    $11–15

  2. Bus, BART, line 292 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    4h 32m
    $10–15

  3. Line 70 bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus bus 70
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 21m
    $20–27

  4. Drive 81.5 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to San Mateocar car 81.5 mi
    1h 32m
    $15–22

Modesto to San Mateo by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to San Mateo. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Daly City, walk to Daly City BART-Bay 1, then take the bus to El Camino Real & 4th Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 21m.

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