The cheapest and fastest trains from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 3 trains that leave Modesto, CA for San Francisco, CA on Sun, Apr 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:03 PM2h07Modesto, CA6:10 PMSan Francisco, CA$301One-way0 transfers
3:46 AM2h44Modesto, CA6:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$351One-way0 transfers
8:44 PM2h46Modesto, CA11:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$361One-way0 transfers
4:03 PM2h07Modesto, CA6:10 PMSan Francisco, CA$301One-way0 transfers
3:46 AM2h44Modesto, CA6:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$351One-way0 transfers
8:44 PM2h46Modesto, CA11:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:44 PM Modesto, CA | 2h46 | 11:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
![]() | 3:46 AM Modesto, CA | 2h44 | 6:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Modesto, CA and San Francisco, CA from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Modesto Area Express (MAX) routes available
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