There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Madera by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or train
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Bus via 6th / Hill
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus San Ysidro
6h 9m$65–93Bus via Fresno (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2006
8h 9m$33–60Drive 251.3 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Maderacar 251.3 mi
4h 10m$46–67Bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
6h 10m$61–115Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 19m$42–82Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
6h 16m$53–322
El Monte to Madera by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Madera is to bus via Fresno which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Madera is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Madera. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Amador and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between El Monte and Madera is 262 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Madera without a car is to bus via 6th / Hill which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from El Monte to Madera, including transfers.
El Monte to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Madera Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Madera is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from El Monte to Madera.
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, 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.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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