Cheap train tickets from Madera to Modesto

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Trip Summary

There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Madera to Modesto. Traveling by train from Madera to Modesto usually takes one hour and 18 minutes, but the fastest Gold Runner train can make the trip in one hour and 11 minutes.

Distance: 70 mi (112 km)
Fastest train: 1h 11m
Lowest price: $18.00
Trains per day: 6
Most frequent service: Gold Runner
Train lines: 1

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Madera to Modesto Train Schedule

There are several train options that can take you from Madera to Modesto:

Gold Runner tickets: $18 one-way

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Which train should you take from Madera to Modesto?

Gold Runner is the one and only train line which connects Madera to Modesto. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Gold Runner	6	1h 18m	$18.00

After becoming a permanent Amtrak rail route in 1974, the Gold Runner has offered train services throughout California and the San Joaquin Valley. The line runs daily from the San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield, with many stops in between, including Martinez and Modesto. Although Amtrak Gold Runner is one of the nation's busiest routes, it is renowned for being impeccably clean and safe, with passenger comfort remaining the carrier's highest priority. Most of the trains on this line are equipped with lavatories, onboard WiFi, disabled access, and personal power outlets, ensuring a comfortable journey for every passenger.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Madera to Modesto

There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Madera to Modesto. You can also take a train for your return trip from Modesto to Madera. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Madera to Modesto for $18.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Madera and Modesto is approximately 70 miles, or 112 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 11 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

112

The earliest train departs Madera at 7:23am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:33pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

7:23am

Last train

8:33pm

Trains from Madera to Modesto are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Sunday

Least crowded

Wednesday

City Information

Modesto

Modesto 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 Gold Runner for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Madera?

Main departure station: 18770 Rd 26

There is one train station in Madera.

All train stations in Madera:

18770 Rd 26

Where is the train station in Modesto?

Main arrival station: 1700 Held Dr

Modesto has one train station.

All train stations in Modesto:

1700 Held Dr

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