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

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Madera is to bus and BART which costs $22 - $40 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Madera is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos 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 25m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Madera?

The distance between San Carlos and Madera is 199 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Carlos to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from San Carlos to Madera, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Carlos to Madera bus arrive?

San Carlos to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Fresno, CA station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Madera is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from San Carlos to Madera.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 18+ hotels available in Madera.

San Carlos to Madera - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and BART

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There are 3 ways to get from San Carlos 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 25m
$51–80
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos 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 32m
$23–36
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from San Carlos to Maderacar 150.8 mi
2h 44m
$28–40

San Carlos to Madera by train and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between San Carlos, 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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