There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera by bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
6h 6m$48–76Drive 130.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Maderacar 130.7 mi
2h 24m$24–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Madera130.7 mi
2h 24mCaltrain, bus
- Take the train from Tamien Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain South County
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus San Jose
7h 11m$50–78Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 53m$50–84
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at Madera via Santa Clara Transit Center, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and Fresno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Madera is 183 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Fresno, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Madera.
There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), 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.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Tamien Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–65
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $15–29
- Titanium
- $16–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Madera. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















