Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Modesto, CA
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$4.00
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$4.00The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $70-$98 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $70-$105 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $60-$140 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $9-$12 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $9-$12 |
| Modesto to Empire | $10-$13 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $83-$93 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $4.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.10 |
About Lyft
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 5 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Taxi
Starts at
$4.50
Standard Taxi Service
Starts at
$4.50Standard Taxi Service
Accepts Cash
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Taxi Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $4.50 |
| Base Fare | $4.50 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.51 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.15 |
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Toyota Camry
Lyft XL
Starts at
$6.00
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$6.00Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $100-$140 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $105-$160 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $85-$185 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $12-$15 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $12-$15 |
| Modesto to Empire | $15-$18 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $125-$141 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft XL Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $6.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.26 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
About Lyft XL
- Economy private rides with more space
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- 5 minute wait time
- The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$7.00Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.00Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $85-$101 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $91-$110 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $95-$113 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $9-$10 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $12-$13 |
| Modesto to Empire | $15-$17 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $108-$119 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.10 |
About Uber UBERX
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Uber Assist
Starts at
$7.00
Personal Ride with Extra Assistance
Starts at
$7.00Personal Ride with Extra Assistance
Extra Spacious
Handicap Accessible
Economy
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Assist Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $85-$101 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $91-$110 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $92-$109 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $9-$10 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $12-$13 |
| Modesto to Empire | $15-$17 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $108-$119 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Assist Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.10 |
About Uber Assist
- The lowest cost private ride option with handicap accessibility
- No extra cost - same rates as UberX
- Ideal for senior citizens and people with disabilities
- Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
- Room to fit scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers (folded or disassembled)
- Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans or SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
uberWAV
Starts at
$7.00Wheelchair Accessible Ride
Starts at
$7.00Wheelchair Accessible Ride
Extra Spacious
Handicap Accessible
Economy
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
uberWAV Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $81-$97 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $91-$110 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $92-$109 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $9-$10 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $12-$13 |
| Modesto to Empire | $15-$17 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $108-$119 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
uberWAV Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.10 |
About uberWAV
- The lowest cost private ride option designed for wheelchair accessibility
- No extra cost - same rates as UberX
- Vehicles are equipped with folding ramps
- Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
- Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates as many companions as available seats, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are wheelchair accessible vans and SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- MV-1
uberESPANOL
Starts at
$7.00uberX in Spanish
Starts at
$7.00uberX in Spanish
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
uberESPANOL Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $85-$101 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $91-$110 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $92-$109 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $9-$10 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $12-$13 |
| Modesto to Empire | $15-$17 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $108-$119 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
uberESPANOL Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.10 |
About uberESPANOL
- The lowest cost private ride option (UberX) with spanish speaking drivers
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- 2 minute wait time
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
UberXL
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Popular Routes from Modesto, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Modesto to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | $128-$141 |
| Modesto to Travis Air Force Base | $140-$171 |
| Modesto to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | $144-$172 |
| Modesto to Riverdale Park | $13-$14 |
| Modesto to Ceres | $16-$18 |
| Modesto to Empire | $20-$22 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | $160-$175 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
UberXL Rate Table for Modesto, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $9.00 |
| Base Fare | $1.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.26 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
About UberXL
- Economy private rides with more space
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Honda Pilot
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Price Trends in Modesto
Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Modesto is Lyft, which is 23.71% cheaper than Uber, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Modesto.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Modesto to a nearby airport is Lyft to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport at an average of $76.00Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Sunday, while the most expensive day is on Saturday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Sunday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Wednesday.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)FAQs
Uber is available and running in Modesto, CA. There are 5 levels of Uber service in Modesto, CA, which are Assist, Español, UberX, UberXL and WAV.
Lyft is available and running in Modesto, CA. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Modesto, CA, which are Plus and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Modesto, CA to Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field, which is 2.79 miles and takes 8 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $7.61 compared to an estimated $4.06 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 46% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Modesto is $7.00, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Modesto is $4.00.
The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.81. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.81. The cost per mile for Uber Assist is $0.81. The cost per mile for Uber WAV is $0.81. The cost per mile for Uber Español is $0.81. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.26. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.26.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Modesto and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Modesto, CA, with a total of 5 compared to the 2 offered by Lyft.
While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Modesto are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Modesto area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Modesto, CA.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Modesto area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.
For all service options in Modesto, CA, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Modesto, CA. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Modesto, CA. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Modesto, CA. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.
Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Modesto, CA. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.
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Cities Near Modesto
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Modesto here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
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Airports Near Modesto
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Modesto area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
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Popular Modesto Routes
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Modesto. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.
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Modesto Neighborhoods
To really get a feel for Modesto’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.
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Modesto Landmarks
Both too many and too few options can make trip planning hard! If you’re struggling with things to do or places to go, here’s a list of popular destinations in Modesto based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
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Modesto Stats
Modesto, California is an incorporated American city in Stanislaus County. Modesto is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The population of Modesto is 383,134. The population density is 1,933 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6. The percentage of females in Modesto is 50.6%, and the percentage of males is 49.4% The average home value is $283,085. The median household income is $59,287. The median rent is $1,176. The home ownership rate is 55.1%. The average family size is 3.48 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 46.1%. The unemployment rate in is 8.9%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 59.9%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 18.7%. The racial composition of Modesto is: 74.7% Caucasion, 4.5% African American, 7.1% Asian, 1% Native American, 1.1%, Pacific Islander, 4.7% Multiracial, 7% Other.
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Ridesharing and Taxis in Modesto
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