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How to get fromSan Mateo to Modestoby subway, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Mateo to Modesto by subway, bus, or car

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway Blue-N
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3h 58m
    $16–20

  2. Line 292 bus, BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    4h 58m
    $11–14

  3. Drive 81.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Modestocar car 81.6 mi
    1h 32m
    $15–22

San Mateo to Modesto by train, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Modesto. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via Mission St & 1st St, Embarcadero, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 4h 58m.

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