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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 via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    6h 37m
    $61–89

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 29m
    $48–95

  3. Drive 271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Maderacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 28m
    $50–72

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 23m
    $86–386

  5. Train, bus via Fresno (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m
    $77–118

  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 47m

  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 10m
    $134–633

Santa Ana to Madera by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana 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 6th / Hill, take the line 60 bus to 6th / Main, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, then take the bus to Madera, CA. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ana to Madera in around 4h 28m.

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