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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Madera is to BART and bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Madera is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Madera. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Madera?

The distance between San Francisco and Madera is 163 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Madera without a car is to BART and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $19 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from San Francisco to Madera, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Madera bus arrive?

San Francisco to Madera bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Madera is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from San Francisco to Madera.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Madera?

Book your San Francisco to Madera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Madera by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
5h 26m
$20–34
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Maderacar 160.3 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
6h 55m
$42–83

San Francisco to Madera by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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