Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Modesto.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to ModestoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 3 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Modesto: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $33.00
San Jose to Modesto Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to Modesto was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Modesto, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $40 for a train ticket from San Jose to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-04-28.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Jose and Modesto is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Modesto.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Modesto, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Jose and Modesto compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Modesto, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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