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Bus San Jose to Madera: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Madera: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:35 AM
Distance103 miles (165 km)
Latest bus departure12:25 PM

San Jose to Madera Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:35AM - 12:25PM
Minimum Price$32
Average Ticket Price$48
Minimum Trip Duration4h53m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h30m
Distance103 miles (165 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Madera

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Jose to Madera. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Madera. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from San Jose to Madera takes around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 4h 53m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 105 miles (169 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Jose and Madera is 105 miles (169 km).

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Jose to Madera may vary. Simplify your trip from San Jose to Madera by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 5:35 AM and 12:25 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Madera leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Madera, CA. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $36.

You can expect to pay around $48 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $36 and $76, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Jose to Madera but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Madera, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Madera will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Madera while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Madera?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time9h 30mAvg Price$48Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time6h 13mAvg Price$52Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between San Jose and Madera is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $48 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $36. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Madera, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Madera in about 6h 13m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Madera to San Jose

You can also go to Madera by train

Train from San Jose to Madera

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