There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Madera by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus Fresno HWY 41
4h 30m$24–28Drive 57.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mariposa Grove to Maderacar 57.9 mi
1h 20m$11–16Bus via Merced
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
4h 38m$30–35
Yosemite National Park to Madera by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Madera is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Madera is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Madera. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via Fresno Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Madera is 94 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Madera without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $24 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Yosemite National Park to Madera, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Madera bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Madera bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Madera is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Madera.
There are 19+ hotels available in Madera.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Madera, CA, USA?
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $22 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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