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How to get fromSanta Ana to Maderaby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Madera by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    6h 41m
    $67–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Maderabus bus 1
    6h 50m
    $45–70

  3. Drive 271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Maderacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 31m
    $50–72

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 46m
    $56–324

  5. Train, bus via Madera Bus Stop

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    7h 13m
    $50–101

  6. Train, line 4 bus, tram to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to C Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to Hawthorne / Lennox Stationtram tram
    4. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane HHR - MCE
    5. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 44m

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    7h 23m
    $84–445

Santa Ana to Madera by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Madera once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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