There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Madera by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SLC - FAT
5h 59m$56–321Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
18h 5m$129–208Train, bus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
21h 54m$219–462Drive 691 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Maderacar 691 mi
13h 12m$127–183Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SLC - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
9h 4m$394–515Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SLC - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
8h 42m$171–392
Salt Lake City to Madera by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Madera is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Madera is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Madera. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Madera is 539 miles. The road distance is 695.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Salt Lake City to Madera, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Madera is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 5m.
Salt Lake City to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Madera is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 2:54 PM in Salt Lake City and 1:54 PM in Madera.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Madera Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Madera is 695 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Salt Lake City to Madera.
Book your Salt Lake City to Madera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.








