There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Madera by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus
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- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
6h 20m$56–151Drive 232.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Madera232.7 mi
4h 7m$43–62Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 9mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 42m$56–101
Chico to Madera by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Madera is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Madera is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Madera. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Chico and Madera is 260 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Chico to Madera, including transfers.
Chico to Madera bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.
Chico to Madera bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Madera is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Chico to Madera.
Book your Chico to Madera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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