There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 23m$58–78Drive 120.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Pacific Grovecar 120.7 mi
2h 19m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 14m$53–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29mBus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus 80
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 23m
Modesto to Pacific Grove by bus, subway, and shuttle
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Modesto station to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Modesto and Pacific Grove is 181 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 23m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Modesto to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by The S, depart from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi station.
Modesto to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
The best way to get from Modesto to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Lighthouse / Carmel via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Lighthouse / Carmel via Stockton Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Modesto to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by The S, arrive at Stockton Transit Center station.
Modesto to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Pacific Grove is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Modesto to Pacific Grove.
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