How far is San Jose from Madera?

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

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

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.

Bus San Jose to Madera from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Madera on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:10am	Diridon Station	8h 55m	3:05pm	Madera Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:10am	Diridon Station	8h 55m	3:05pm	Madera Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Diridon Station	8h 55m	3:05pm	Madera Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:10am	Diridon Station	8h 55m	3:05pm	Madera Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30am	Diridon Station	8h 35m	3:05pm	Madera Bus Stop	No tags

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 the good way to reach Madera. The journey takes about 6 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 23mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $71	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $62	Average Duration6h 23m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Madera?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

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

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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

3.5/511,425 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is San Jose from Madera?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$37

11/23

$37

Today

$41

11/25

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11/26

$48

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Madera was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $37

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 $37 to $48 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 $48 which is on 2025-11-26.