5.0
Cons: No reservations! Please ask politicians to dump the high speed rail rather improve Amtrak. Tips: If you are a solo traveler then it's worth it. You can reach your destination for the price of gas.
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There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Modesto to Madera.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 439.83 | Avg. PriceCZK 374.85 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1h 31m | Duration1h 22m |
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Modesto to Madera. Traveling by train from Modesto to Madera usually takes one hour and 22 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 70 mi (112 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 22m |
| Lowest price | CZK 374.85 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Gold Runner |
| Train lines | 1 |

Average score for trains from Modesto to Madera
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Cons: No reservations! Please ask politicians to dump the high speed rail rather improve Amtrak. Tips: If you are a solo traveler then it's worth it. You can reach your destination for the price of gas.
Gold Runner is the one and only train line which connects Modesto to Madera. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Runner | 6 | 1h 23m | CZK 374.85 |
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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Modesto to Madera on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Modesto at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Modesto to Madera.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Madera to Modesto.

Image credit: Tom Hilton
Link to image attributionModesto 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.
There is one train station in Modesto.
1700 Held Dr
Madera has one train station.
18770 Rd 26
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