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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Modestoby bus, subway, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Modesto by bus, subway, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, BART

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    4h 41m
    $20–32

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Modestobus bus
    6h 5m

  3. Drive 105.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Modestocar car 105.6 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–28

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Modestobus bus
    6h 3m

  5. Bus via Modesto Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 8m
    $41–63

Santa Cruz to Modesto by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Modesto via Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, and Stockton in around 6h 3m.

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