There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Madera by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Maderabus 1
7h 16m$50–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 39m$29–54Drive 220.6 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Maderacar 220.6 mi
3h 53m$41–59Train, bus via Fresno
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus Nogales
8h 7m$58–89
Palmdale to Madera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Madera is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmdale to Madera. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Palmdale and Madera is 280 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Madera without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Palmdale to Madera, including transfers.
Palmdale to Madera bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Palmdale to Madera bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Madera is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Palmdale to Madera.
There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Madera Bus Stop via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $40–60
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $40–60
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $50–75
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $25–40
- Titanium
- $28–40
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