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Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Jose, CA to Madera, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Madera, CA trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:18 PM San Jose, CA | 7h00 | 8:18 PM Madera, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Amtrak operates all train services from San Jose to Madera. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
Trains from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€44) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 15:42. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€44) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 15:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Jose, CA and Madera, CA from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madera, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Jose, CA to Madera, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
- Ramps.
- The station is unstaffed and consists of a single platform with basic amenities.
- Bus: Local bus services available
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