Bus Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$53

tomorrow

$62

Monday

$60

Tuesday

$52

Wednesday

Thursday

$55

Friday

$68

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:35 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:40 AM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	9:35 PM	Santa Ana, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  12h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:35 AM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Modesto, CA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $13

Frequency of bus connections between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $52, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	321.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santa Ana, CA for Modesto, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$53

Sunday 07/26

$62

Monday 07/27

$60

Tuesday 07/28

$56

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$55

Friday 07/31

$68

Saturday 08/01

$59

Sunday 08/02

$63

Monday 08/03

$62

Tuesday 08/04

$57

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$61

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$62

Sunday 08/09

$66

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$62

Wednesday 08/12

$53

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $52, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA, with $52. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA.

Bus Stop

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd 105

Bus Station

11th St 781-799

Lukyds Travel

Schackelford

McHenry Ave

Modesto Bus Station

Modesto Bus Station Modesto Bus Station

Vintage Mall

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA bus

How much does a Santa Ana, CA Modesto, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 9h 10m to reach Modesto, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Modesto, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA each day?

Every day, the Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA take?

The fastest bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Modesto, CA from Santa Ana, CA starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Santa Ana, CA for Modesto, CA starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santa Ana, CA Modesto, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Santa Ana, CA and Modesto, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santa Ana, CA Modesto, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santa Ana, CA Modesto, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santa Ana, CA to Modesto, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santa Ana, CA and to Modesto, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santa Ana, CA and to Modesto, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!