What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Madera?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Madera is to bus and BART which costs $22 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Madera?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Madera is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Madera. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at Madera via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and Fresno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Madera?

The distance between Redwood City and Madera is 197 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

How do I travel from Redwood City to Madera without a car?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Madera?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Redwood City to Madera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Madera bus from?

Redwood City to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Where does the Redwood City to Madera bus arrive?

Redwood City to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Fresno, CA station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Madera is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Redwood City to Madera.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.

Redwood City to Madera - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and BART

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There are 3 ways to get from Redwood City to Madera by bus, car, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
6h 21m
$50–80
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
7h 39m
$23–33
Drive 149.1 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Maderacar 149.1 mi
2h 42m
$28–40

Redwood City to Madera by train and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CA 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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