What is the cheapest way to get from California to Madera?

The cheapest way to get from California to Madera is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Madera?

The fastest way to get from California to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between California and Madera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Madera, CA. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from California to Madera?

The distance between California and Madera is 248 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

How do I travel from California to Madera without a car?

The best way to get from California to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from California to Madera?

The bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the California to Madera bus from?

California to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Where does the California to Madera bus arrive?

California to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Madera, CA station.

Can I drive from California to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Madera is 241 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from California to Madera.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Madera?

Book your California to Madera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 17+ hotels available in Madera.

California to Madera - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from California to Madera by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus San Ysidro
4h 30m
$40–80
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Maderacar 239.5 mi
3h 59m
$44–64
Bus via Fresno (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9m
$79–131

California to Madera by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 30mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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