How far is San Jose from Madera?

The distance between San Jose and Madera is around 169 km (105 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Madera?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Madera, CA, in Madera.

Bus San Jose to Madera from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Madera on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 8m	11:18am	Madera, CA	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 53m	5:18pm	Madera, CA	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Madera on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 8m	11:18am	Madera, CA	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 53m	5:18pm	Madera, CA	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Madera on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	5h 8m	11:18am	Madera, CA	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 53m	5:18pm	Madera, CA	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:01 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Madera

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Madera. The journey takes about 6 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 23mAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $103	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $89	Average Duration6h 23m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Madera?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Madera

A
Madera, CA
18770 Rd 26, Madera, CA 93638, USA
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B
118 E Yosemite Ave
118 E. Yosemite Ave, CA 93638 , USA
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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Madera by bus

How far is San Jose from Madera?
The distance between San Jose and Madera is around 169 km (105 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Madera?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Madera, CA, in Madera.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$54

11-20

$54

Today

$54

11-22

$54

11-23

$54

11-24

$60

11-25

No data

11-26

$70

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Madera was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Madera, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $70 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Madera based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-22.