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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Madera, CA will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Madera, CA on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 53 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Madera, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Madera, CA buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:25 PM San Jose, CA | 4h53 | 12:18 AM Madera, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
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Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 53m |
First bus 06:10 |
Last bus 15:42 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA start from as low as $39 (€32) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $41 (€33) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa Mexico from San Jose, CA to Madera, CAYou can travel by bus between San Jose, CA to Madera, CA with Santa Clara VTA, Tufesa Mexico for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
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