Modesto, CA is a city located in Stanislaus County, between San Francisco and Sacramento. It has a population of around 201,165 people as of 2018. The city's public transportation system offers a number of options for commuters and visitors alike. Buses operated by the Modesto Area Express (MAX) travel throughout the city, as well as to nearby cities such as Stockton and Tracy. MAX also provides Dial-a-Ride service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. For those looking to explore beyond Modesto’s limits, Amtrak offers rail services from downtown Modesto to several points north and south, including Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento and even Los Angeles. Taxis are available for hire or can be ordered through Uber or Lyft. With all these options available in Modesto, finding your way around the city is easy!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Modesto takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Modesto get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit