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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Maderaby train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Madera by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    9h 35m
    $84–156

  2. Drive 143.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Maderacar car 143.6 mi
    3h 15m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    10h 30m
    $66–126

  4. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 16m
    $109–193

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Maderabus bus 1
    11h 25m
    $120–182

San Luis Obispo to Madera by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Madera Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 30m.

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