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How to get fromIrvine to Maderaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Madera by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    6h 48m
    $66–94

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    7h 15m
    $49–77

  3. Drive  281.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Maderacar car 281.7 mi
    4h 43m
    $52–75

  4. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    6h 48m
    $411–683

  5. Train, bus via Fresno (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 47m

  6. Train, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 2m
    $113–207

Irvine to Madera by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Madera. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Pershing Square Station, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, then take the bus to Madera, CA. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Madera in around 4h 43m.

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