Area Information
transportation
Moving the Valley!
Centrally located in the heart of California, Modesto is the distribution and transportation center to Stanislaus County and the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
AIRPLANE
Modesto is centrally located in California on Highway 99, with Interstate 5 only 20 minutes away, making it easy for visitors to drive to the area.
The Modesto City Airport offers four (4) daily direct flights to and from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and also four (4) daily direct flights to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via United Airlines, operating under Sky West commuter air service.
General Airport Information (209) 577-5318 | www.modairport.com
United Express Airlines 1-800-241-6522
SkyTrek Aviation (209) 577-4654
Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco airports are all 80-90 miles from Modesto, with an approximate drive time of 11/2 hours in normal traffic. Those visitors not wishing to fly directly into Modesto may choose to rent a car for the short drive.
BUS SERVICE
While Greyhound provides bus service in and out of Modesto, citywide and regional transportation are furnished by the Modesto Area Express (MAX) and Stanislaus Regional Transit (StarRT)
Modesto Transportation Center is located at 1001 9th St. You may reach Modesto Area Express at (209) 521-1274, Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) at 1-800-262-1516, Greyhound Bus Lines local number (209) 526-4314 and their national service number is 1-800-231-2222.
TRAIN
Modesto is accessible by train. The Amtrak station is located at1700 Held Drive, with both MAX and StaRT buses servicing the station. For prices, schedules and other information please call locally (209) 551-2048, for reservations please call
1-800-872-7245.
AUTO RENTAL
| Avis 617 Airport Way (209) 527-7223 |
Budget 4000 Salida Blvd. (209) 545-0112 |
| Enterprise 825 Airport Way (209) 526-1111 |
Enterprise 4623 McHenry Ave. (209) 577-4700 |
| Enterprise 3737 McHenry Ave. (209) 544-3880 |
Enterprise 2816 McHenry Ave. (209) 522-0000 |
| Hertz 1226 11th St. (209) 531-1541 |
Hertz 300 Motor City Ct. (209) 578-9680 |
MILEAGE
| Sacramento | 73 miles | 117 km |
| San Jose | 81 miles | 130 km |
| San Francisco | 87 miles | 140 km |
| Fresno | 94 miles | 151 km |
| Bakersfield | 202 miles | 325 km |
| Los Angeles | 317 miles | 510 km |
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- Bus Service
- Taxi Service
- Airport Shuttles & Charters
- Bus Charters & Tours
- Auto Rentals
- Limosine Service
- Nearby Cities
- Emergency Services