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Madera to San Diego Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Madera to San Diego?
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Madera to San Diego.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$83.94 | Avg. Price$83.08 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips8 |
Duration | Duration12h 4m | Duration8h 58m |
Bus from Madera to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Madera to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Madera to San Diego usually takes around 11 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 8 hours,
| Distance | 336 mi (541 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $52.47 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Madera to San Diego?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Madera to San Diego that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 5 | 12h 13m | $101.19 |
| Los Limousines | 6 | 9h 25m | $73.36 |
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 5 bus trips from Madera to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $52.
Book Los Limousines from Madera to San Diego from $73. There are 6 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Madera to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Diego. In Madera, Los Limousines departs to San Diego from South C Street . In San Diego, Los Limousines arrives at San Ysidro Bus Terminal and one other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Madera to San Diego takes 9 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 8 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madera to San Diego
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 336 miles from Madera to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in San Diego. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to San Diego, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Madera to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Madera to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 6 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 San Diego; ticket prices start at $66.00.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
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 San Diego.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal
Buses arrive in San Diego at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
Cross Border Xpress CBX
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
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