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How to get fromPalo Alto to Maderaby bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Madera by bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Line 22 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    6h 47m
    $44–75

  2. Drive 142.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Maderacar car 142.8 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–38

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train South County
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    6h 54m
    $47–75

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    7h 44m
    $51–86

Palo Alto to Madera by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Madera via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Fresno, CA, and Fresno in around 6h 47m.

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