Bus Washington, DC to Modesto, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

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

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tomorrow

$218

Thursday

$218

Friday

Saturday

$218

Sunday

$220

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 35m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:25 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$218	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/26/2026 5:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	73h 50m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/26/2026 3:45:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 50m
FlixBus	68h 20m	1:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$233	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	92h 0m	9:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$257	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/26/2026 9:35:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $257 per person are available. Travel duration is 92h 0m
Greyhound US	69h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$264	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/26/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 35m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:25 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$218	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	73h 50m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$237	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/27/2026 3:45:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 50m
FlixBus	89h 5m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$238	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/27/2026 10:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 89h 5m
Greyhound US	69h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$240	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 20m
FlixBus	92h 0m	9:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$240	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/27/2026 9:35:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 92h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 35m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:25 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$218	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	73h 50m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$230	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 50m
FlixBus	68h 20m	1:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/29/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
Greyhound US	69h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$259	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 20m
FlixBus	92h 0m	9:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$268	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/29/2026 9:35:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 92h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 35m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:25 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/30/2026 5:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	68h 20m	1:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/30/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	92h 0m	9:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/30/2026 9:35:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 92h 0m
Greyhound US	69h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 AM	Modesto, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$270	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/30/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 20m
FlixBus	73h 50m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:35 PM	Modesto, CA	Vintage Mall	Economy	$272	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Vintage Mall, Modesto, CA (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $272 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA is $218 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Modesto, CA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Modesto, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Modesto, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA starting from $218!

Cheapest Bus	$218
Fastest Bus	65h 20m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	2,365.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Modesto, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$218

Thursday 08/27

$218

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

$218

Sunday 08/30

$220

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$225

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$220

Friday 09/04

$221

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$226

Tuesday 09/08

$221

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$221

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$221

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$223

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$224

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

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

With a price starting from $218, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $220.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA, with $218. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $240.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Modesto, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Modesto, CA

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Bus Station

11th St 781-799

Lukyds Travel

Schackelford

Modesto Bus Station

Modesto Bus Station Modesto Bus Station

McHenry Ave

Crows Landing Rd

Crows Landing Rd 1511

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Modesto, CA bus

How much does a Washington, DC Modesto, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $218 and takes 65h 35m to reach Modesto, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $218 and $284. 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 Washington, DC to Modesto, CA each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Modesto, CA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 65h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $233. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Modesto, CA from Washington, DC starts at 5:50 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 Washington, DC to Modesto, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC Modesto, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Modesto, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Washington, DC and Modesto, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Modesto, CA on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Modesto, CA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Modesto, CA

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