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San Diego to Madera Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Madera?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from San Diego to Madera.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$119.81 | Avg. Price$89.05 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration11h 32m | Duration10h 26m |
Bus from San Diego to Madera: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Madera. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Madera usually takes around 10 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 336 mi (541 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $64.47 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from San Diego to Madera?
There are 3 bus lines from San Diego to Madera available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Los Limousines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 4 | 14h 38m | $144.77 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 10h 8m | $131.17 |
| Los Limousines | 6 | 8h 34m | $73.41 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 4 trips per day from San Diego to Madera, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 San Diego to Madera every day, with the average journey taking around 10 hours and 8 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madera usually start from $64.
Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Madera from $73. There are 6 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from San Diego to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Madera. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Madera from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and one other station. In Madera, Los Limousines arrives at South C Street .
An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Madera takes 8 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Madera in 6 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Madera.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Madera
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 336 miles from San Diego to Madera. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 40 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Madera, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to Madera 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 San Diego to Madera; 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 San Diego?
Main departure station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal
Buses to Madera leave from 7 stations in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
San Ysidro Transit Center
Cross Border Xpress CBX
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Where does the bus arrive in Madera?
Main arrival station: 123 N E St, Ste 101
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Madera.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
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