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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 4 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Madera, CA on Wed, May 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct buses cover the 363 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:45 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA1:20 PMMadera, CA$591One-way0 transfers- 6:45 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA12:20 PMMadera, CA$871One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA12:25 PMMadera, CA$951One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM6h30Los Angeles, CA4:45 AMMadera, CA$991One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA1:20 PMMadera, CA$591One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA12:20 PMMadera, CA$871One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM5h35Los Angeles, CA12:25 PMMadera, CA$951One-way0 transfers
- 10:15 PM6h30Los Angeles, CA4:45 AMMadera, CA$991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $371.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $400 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA costing on average $101 (€82).
A train is $312 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA costing on average $400 (€323).
Other travel options to Madera, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 59m.
Train takes on average 9h 15m.
You'll arrive about -2h -43m sooner (5h 20m by bus vs 3h 37m by car) and save roughly $-51.96 (€-42.02) compared to fuel and tolls ($101 (€82) vs $49 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Tufesa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Tufesa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:45 AM Los Angeles, CA | 5h35 | 12:20 PM Madera, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 225 miles (363 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 225 miles (363 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Tufesa from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA with Greyhound, Tufesa for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Madera, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madera, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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