The Modesto, CA Metro Area offers a wide range of public transportation options for those looking to navigate the city and surrounding areas. The city is served by Modesto Area Express (MAX) which operates over 20 routes throughout the city and two intercounty routes that connect Stanislaus County with San Joaquin County. There are also multiple taxi services available as well as casual carpooling where passengers can contribute toward the cost of travel. For longer trips, Amtrak provides service from its station near downtown Modesto with connections to cities around California, while Greyhound Lines has a location downtown offering bus service across the United States. Additionally, Modesto has access to Airports at both Stockton and Oakland International Airport which offer further connections within California and across the nation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Modesto Metro Area takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Modesto Metro Area get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit