Bus Tickets from Madera to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Madera to San Francisco on September 22
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Greyhound + FlixBus
Madera Bus Stop
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound
Madera Bus Stop
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Madera Bus Stop
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound
Madera Bus Stop
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Madera Bus Stop
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madera to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$52Average Duration7h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$40Average Duration4h 8m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Madera to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 4 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 8mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madera to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$33
Average Bus Trip Duration7h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:25am
Distance226 km
Latest bus departure1:45pm

Madera to San Francisco Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Madera to San Francisco from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Madera to San Francisco, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madera - San Francisco, US

  1. How far is Madera from San Francisco?

    Madera and San Francisco are 228 km (142 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madera to San Francisco?

    Buses departing from Madera, CA in Madera will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-20
US$32
09-21
US$39
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madera to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of US$32

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

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Madera to San Francisco, US?

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