Cheap train tickets from Santa Maria to Madera

Trains leave the station in Santa Maria twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Madera to Santa Maria.

The distance between Santa Maria and Madera is approximately 140 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 18 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

The earliest train departs Santa Maria at 9:05 AM while the last train of the day leaves at 11:35 PM. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains from Santa Maria to Madera are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.