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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Madera to Santa Maria. Traveling by bus from Madera to Santa Maria usually takes around 19 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 140 mi (226 km) |
Shortest duration | 12h 50m |
Cheapest price | $37.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Madera to Santa Maria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madera to Santa Maria. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 19h 28m | $38.00 |
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 2 bus trips from Madera to Santa Maria every day, with the average journey taking around 19 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Maria usually start from $37.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 19 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 140 miles from Madera to Santa Maria. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 50 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.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Madera to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Madera to Santa Maria. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Madera to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at $61.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Madera?
Main departure station: 123 N E St, Ste 101
Most buses depart from the main station in Madera.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: 400 E Boone St
All buses from Madera arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
400 E Boone St
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