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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Madera to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Madera to Modesto usually takes around one hour and 59 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 70 mi (112 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $20.49 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Madera to Modesto?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Madera to Modesto that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 1h 56m | $27.20 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 2h 20m | $26.30 |
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 3 bus trips from Madera to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 56 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from $20.
Book Los Limousines from Madera to Modesto from $26. There are 2 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Madera to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Modesto. In Madera, Los Limousines departs to Modesto from South C Street . In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Madera to Modesto takes 2 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 1 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Modesto.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 59 minutes to cover the 70 miles from Madera to Modesto. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 35 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Modesto at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Madera to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Madera to Modesto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Madera to Modesto; ticket prices start at $8.00.
City Information
Modesto
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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 Madera?
Main departure station: 123 N E St, Ste 101
Madera has two bus stations with service to Modesto.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
Where does the bus arrive in Modesto?
Main arrival station: 1001 9th St Ste C
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Modesto.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Modesto Bus Station
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