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How to get fromModesto to Santa Monica Pierby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, tram, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Santa Monica Pier by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, tram, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    8h 28m
    $42–57

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    8h 34m
    $38–65

  3. Drive  310.5 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Santa Monica Piercar car 310.5 mi
    5h 16m
    $57–82

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    6h
    $299–1,314

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 24m
    $51–81

  6. Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    5. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    6h 39m
    $192–715

  7. 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 24m
    $128–624

  8. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, 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 subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    5. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 57m
    $491–775

Modesto to Santa Monica Pier by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Modesto to Huntington Park once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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