The cheapest and fastest trains from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madera, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Madera, CA for San Francisco, 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 trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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, train, and flight for Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €323.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €459 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:38 PM Madera, CA | 3h32 | 5:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 18:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Madera, CA and San Francisco, CA from $30 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madera, CA to San Francisco, CA
- Ramps.
- The station is unstaffed and consists of a single platform with basic amenities.
- Bus: Local bus services available
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