What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Madera?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Madera is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Madera?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Madera. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Madera?

The distance between San Rafael and Madera is 175 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Madera without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Madera without a car is to ferry and BART and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Madera?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from San Rafael to Madera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Madera bus from?

San Rafael to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Madera bus arrive?

San Rafael to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Madera is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from San Rafael to Madera.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 18+ hotels available in Madera.

San Rafael to Madera - 4 ways to travel via ferry, BART, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Madera by ferry, subway, 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.

Ferry, BART, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stop
6h 15m
$40–84
Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Madera170.6 mi
3h 1m
$32–45
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Madera Bus Stop
6h 43m
$42–84
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus StopGreyhound US0810
8h 49m
$58–103

San Rafael to Madera by ferry, foot, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 174.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Madera Bus Stop via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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