There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Madera by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus
9h 23m$83–125Drive 206.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Maderacar 206.9 mi
4h 28m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
9h 50m$84–149Bus #2
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Maderabus 1
9h 50m$93–156
Solvang to Madera by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Madera is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Madera is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Madera. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Solvang and Madera is 394 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Madera without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 23m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Solvang to Madera, including transfers.
Solvang to Madera bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Madera bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Madera is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Solvang to Madera.
There are 16+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Madera, CA via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 9h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–50
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