What is the travel distance from Sacramento to Madera?

About 137 miles (221 km) separate Sacramento and Madera.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Madera?

The majority of buses traveling from Sacramento to Madera start their journey at Greyhound Sacramento Station and wind up at Madera, CA. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Sacramento to Madera from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Madera on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	4h 3m	11:18am	Madera, CA	Cheapest
6:00am	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	3h	9:00am	Madera S C St	Fastest
9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	3h 28m	1:18pm	Madera, CA	No tags
9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3h 40m	1:35am	Madera Bus Stop	No tags
3:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	3h 30m	7:00pm	Madera S C St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Madera

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madera. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3hAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $92	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $60	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Madera?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Stops in Madera

A
Madera, CA
18770 Rd 26, Madera, CA 93638, USA
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B
118 E Yosemite Ave
118 E. Yosemite Ave, CA 93638 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US to Madera by bus

What is the travel distance from Sacramento to Madera?
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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Madera was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $90 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Madera based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-23.