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How to get fromSan Diego to Maderaby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Madera by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    4h
    $86–256

  2. Drive  359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Maderacar car 359.6 mi
    6h 3m
    $66–95

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    8h 44m
    $90–154

  4. Train, bus via Madera Bus Stop

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    9h 16m
    $68–132

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Maderabus bus 1
    9h 55m
    $70–106

San Diego to Madera by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Madera via Anaheim in around 9h 55m.

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