What is the cheapest way to get from Madera to San Carlos?

The cheapest way to get from Madera to San Carlos is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madera to San Carlos?

The fastest way to get from Madera to San Carlos is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Madera and San Carlos?

No, there is no direct bus from Madera to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Madera, CA and arriving at El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via King & Virginia and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Madera to San Carlos?

The distance between Madera and San Carlos is 150 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

How do I travel from Madera to San Carlos without a car?

The best way to get from Madera to San Carlos without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Madera to San Carlos?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Madera to San Carlos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madera to San Carlos bus from?

Madera to San Carlos bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Madera, CA station.

Where does the Madera to San Carlos bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madera to San Carlos?

Yes, the driving distance between Madera to San Carlos is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Madera to San Carlos.

Where can I stay near San Carlos?

There are 468+ hotels available in San Carlos.

Madera to San Carlos - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Madera to San Carlos by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain
4h 33m
$46–70
Drive 151.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madera to San Carloscar 151.3 mi
2h 43m
$28–40
Bus, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 41m
$287–476
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 Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
5h 12m
$44–70

Madera to San Carlos by bus, foot, and train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Madera, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 5h 12m.

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