There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Madera by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h$57–149Drive 243 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Madera243 mi
5h 27m$45–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
11h 7m$116–450Fly
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)RNO - FAT
6h 20m$87–454Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
8h 51m
Reno to Madera by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Madera is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Madera is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Madera. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Reno and Madera is 305 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Reno to Madera, including transfers.
Reno to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Madera is to bus which takes 7h and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 6h 20m.
Reno to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Madera is 244 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Reno to Madera.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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