Bus from San Jose, US to Madera: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for San Jose to Madera on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Madera, CACheapest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Madera, CAFastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Madera, CANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Madera

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Madera. The journey takes about 6 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 23mAverage Duration
166 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$100 - $102Average Duration11h 20m
4kg CO₂e
Average Price$78 - $88Average Duration6h 23m
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Madera by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Madera?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Madera start from $100. The average price for this route is around $100. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Madera?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to Madera is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 169 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to Madera route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Madera?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Madera at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 2:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Madera?

    A bus trip from San Jose to Madera generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Jose to Madera?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Madera?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Madera?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Madera?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Madera was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Madera, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $69 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Madera based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-30.

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