There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Madera by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
12h$72–151Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Maderacar 156.1 mi
3h 28m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
12h 37m$66–103Train, bus via Oxnard
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Maderabus 1
13h 53m$91–177Train, bus via Van Nuys
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
14h 59m$93–199
Pismo Beach to Madera by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Madera is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Madera. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Madera is 321 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Madera without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Pismo Beach to Madera, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Madera bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.
Pismo Beach to Madera bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Madera is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Pismo Beach to Madera.
There are 20+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Madera Bus Stop via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 12h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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