Guides β€Ί Northern California β€Ί Modesto, California
City guide

Modesto, California

Modesto is the county seat of and the largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. S.

Type CityPopulation 218,069

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD).

History

Modesto is the county seat of and the largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California.

Airports

Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) 2 mi to the centre
Modesto, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 22 mi to the centre
Stockton, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Las Vegas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) Β· 1 route: Las Vegas

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Oakdale Airport (ODC) 13 mi to the centre
Oakdale, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Flying Bull Airport 10 mi to the centre
Modesto, CA, US
Outdoor
Del Mar Farms Airport 12 mi to the centre
Patterson, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MOD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. San Francisco).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Modesto, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Bus Β· Modesto, California Β· Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach