There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
3h 52m$395–659Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
6h 50m$43–83Bus via Downtown Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus San Ysidro
6h 23m$65–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Madera244.1 mi
4h 4mDrive 244.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Maderacar 244.1 mi
4h 4m$45–65Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
4h 8m$73–178Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane LAX - BFL
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
4h 59m$75–309Bus via Madera
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Maderabus 1
7h 21m$49–82
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera is to fly and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $390 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Madera, CA via Downtown Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Madera is 238 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera without a car is to bus via Downtown Los Angeles which takes 6h 23m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Madera, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Madera.
There are 18+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Madera, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Madera. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










