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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Madera. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Madera usually takes around 5 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 225 mi (363 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 35m |
| Cheapest price | US$29.99 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 4 |
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Madera?
There are 4 bus lines from Los Angeles to Madera available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 2 | 5h 56m | US$69.68 |
| FlixBus US | 3 | 11h 9m | US$108.31 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 5h 10m | US$41.00 |
| Los Limousines | 5 | 6h 13m | US$63.45 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Los Angeles to Madera from US$68. There are 2 Autobuses Monarca schedules from Los Angeles to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Madera. In Los Angeles, Autobuses Monarca departs to Madera from 1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd and 1 other station. In Madera, Autobuses Monarca arrives at E Yosemite Ave 118 and no other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Los Angeles to Madera takes 5 hours and 56 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Madera in 4 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Madera.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Los Angeles to Madera, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Los Angeles to Madera every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madera usually start from US$30.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Madera from US$62. There are 5 Los Limousines schedules from Los Angeles to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Madera. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to Madera from 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima and 2 other stations. In Madera, Los Limousines arrives at South C Street and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Madera takes 6 hours and 13 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Madera in 4 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Madera.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 363 kilometers from Los Angeles to Madera. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Madera, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Madera every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Los Angeles to Madera without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Madera; ticket prices start at US$26.00.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses to Madera leave from 8 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
Los Angeles Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd
1716 7th Street
E Olympic Blvd & S Augusta Ave Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Madera?
Main arrival station: 123 N E St, Ste 101
Buses arrive in Madera at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
E Yosemite Ave 118
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