- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
€43
Average ticket price on Sep 26
€43
Fastest journey on Sep 26
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
5 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a flight costs an average of €590.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €590 Average price | |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is €524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €590.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:18 AM Madera, CA | 5h07 | 9:25 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a train from Madera, CA to Los Angeles, CA and enjoy the approximately 225 miles (363 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:19.
Distance 225 miles (363 km) |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 9:19 PM |
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