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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Modesto to Madera. Traveling by bus from Modesto to Madera usually takes around one hour and 50 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in just one hour and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 70 mi (112 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $27.98 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Modesto to Madera?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Modesto to Madera that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 1h 40m | $28.12 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 2h 10m | $36.08 |
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 1 bus trips from Modesto to Madera every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madera usually start from $28.
Book Los Limousines from Modesto to Madera from $35. There are 2 Los Limousines schedules from Modesto to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Madera. In Modesto, Los Limousines departs to Madera from Modesto Bus Station and no other station. In Madera, Los Limousines arrives at South C Street and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Modesto to Madera takes 2 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Madera in 1 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 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 one hour and 50 minutes to cover the 112 kilometers from Modesto to Madera. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 40 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Modesto to Madera for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Modesto to Madera, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Modesto to Madera. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Modesto to Madera; ticket prices start at $10.93.
City Information
Modesto
Image credit: Tom Hilton
Link to image attributionModesto is a city in Central Valley, California. The city is known for its large agricultural industry and number of museums. Modesto is home to museums, natural history sites, and planetariums, like the Great Valley Museum and McHenry Museum. It also has different amusement and recreational centers offering playgrounds, rides, go-cart, and more, like Funworks Modesto and Graceada Park. As for nature lovers, Modesto features places for sports, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics, like Jacob Myers Park and Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. The city is also a fun place for arts with the Graffiti Summer and the Gallo Center for the Arts.
The CA city is ideal for all craft beer and wine lovers, as it has several breweries and wineries to visit. Modesto also has a vibrant nightlife, with different nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants, and is always brimming with pool parties, trance festivals, DJ nights, and more. Downtown Modesto has become a vibrant place for shopping, dining, and parties.
Modesto features several train and bus lines for those in and around the city. The city is easily accessible by Amtrak and Amtrak San Joaquins for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: Modesto Bus Station
Modesto has two bus stations with service to Madera.
All bus stations in Modesto:
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St Ste C
Where does the bus arrive in Madera?
Main arrival station: South C Street
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Madera.
Bus stations in Madera:
South C Street
123 N E St, Ste 101
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