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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Maderaby bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Madera by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    6h 31m
    $54–91

  2. Drive 130.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Maderacar car 130.9 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 8m
    $54–89

Santa Cruz to Madera by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Madera via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Fresno, CA, and Fresno in around 6h 31m.

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