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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 9 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Autobuses Monarca bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 336 mi (541 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $32.98 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Madera to San Diego?
There are 3 bus lines from Madera to San Diego available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 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 | 1 | 8h 15m | $75.39 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 9h 54m | $50.01 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 10h 10m | $77.40 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Madera to San Diego from $74. Typically there is one Autobuses Monarca schedule per day from Madera to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to San Diego. In Madera, Autobuses Monarca departs to San Diego from E Yosemite Ave 118 . In San Diego, Autobuses Monarca arrives at San Ysidro CA .
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Madera to San Diego takes 8 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to San Diego.
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 4 bus trips from Madera to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $33.
Book Los Limousines from Madera to San Diego from $69. There are 4 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 Cross Border Xpress CBX and one other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Madera to San Diego takes 10 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 8 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 336 miles from Madera to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 15 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am 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 5 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 $48.00.
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
Buses to San Diego leave from 3 stations in Madera.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
E Yosemite Ave 118
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal
Buses arrive in San Diego at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro CA
La Jolla - UC San Diego
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