What is the cheapest way to get from Madera to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Madera to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madera to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Madera to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Madera and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Madera to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Madera, CA and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Madera to Palo Alto?

The distance between Madera and Palo Alto is 141 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Madera to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Madera to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Madera to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Madera to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madera to Palo Alto bus from?

Madera to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Madera, CA station.

Where does the Madera to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Madera to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd station.

Can I drive from Madera to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Madera to Palo Alto is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Madera to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 455+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Madera to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Madera to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus San Ysidro
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain South County
4h 15m
$45–69
Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madera to Palo Altocar 143.1 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 53m
$128–477
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
4h 32m
$42–67

Madera to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to El Camino & Churchill via San Jose - King Rd and King & Virginia in around 4h 32m.

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