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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Bakersfield to Madera. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Madera usually takes around 2 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $24.99 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Bakersfield to Madera
- Autobuses Monarca: 1 daily buses from $40
- Greyhound: 2 daily buses from $25
- Los Limousines: 2 daily buses from $45
What bus companies travel from Bakersfield to Madera?
There are 3 bus lines from Bakersfield to Madera available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Greyhound offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily bus schedule.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 1 | 2h 40m | $40.94 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 2h 53m | $26.39 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 3h 29m | $45.56 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Bakersfield to Madera from $40. Typically there is one Autobuses Monarca schedule per day from Bakersfield to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Madera. In Bakersfield, Autobuses Monarca departs to Madera from 1000 Real Rd . In Madera, Autobuses Monarca arrives at E Yosemite Ave 118 .
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Bakersfield to Madera takes 2 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Madera.
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 Bakersfield to Madera every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madera usually start from $25.
Book Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Madera from $45. There are 2 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Madera and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Madera. In Bakersfield, Los Limousines departs to Madera from Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave . In Madera, Los Limousines arrives at South C Street .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Bakersfield to Madera takes 3 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Madera in 2 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Madera.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 124 miles from Bakersfield to Madera. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Bakersfield to Madera for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Madera, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bakersfield to Madera, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Bakersfield to Madera every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Bakersfield to Madera without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Madera; ticket prices start at $15.00.
City Information
Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bakersfield?
Main departure station: 601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Buses to Madera leave from 3 stations in Bakersfield.
All bus stations in Bakersfield:
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
Bakersfield Chamberlain Ave
1000 Real Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Madera?
Main arrival station: 123 N E St, Ste 101
Buses arrive in Madera at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Madera:
123 N E St, Ste 101
South C Street
E Yosemite Ave 118
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