CA → CA · about 322 miles
Santa Ana to Modesto bus schedule
Greyhound and International Bus Lines run 21 direct buses a week from Santa Ana to Modesto. The fastest takes 8 hours; the first bus leaves at 3:30 AM and the last at 8:30 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 8h 00m
- First bus
- 3:30 AM
- Last bus
- 8:30 AM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 8h 00m | Daily | Santa Ana to Modesto | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 10m | Daily | Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 to Modesto Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Santa Ana to Modesto | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Ana Where you get off in Modesto The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Modesto
Return trip: Modesto to Santa Ana
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Ana to Modesto?
The fastest direct bus takes 8 hours; the typical trip is 8 hours.
What time is the first bus from Santa Ana to Modesto?
The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:30 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Santa Ana to Modesto?
Greyhound and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Ana?
Buses to Modesto leave from Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000.