56 Passenger Charter Bus
clovischarterbuscompany.com is a comparison and referral website, not a local company. We do NOT own or operate vehicles. Use our online quote form to view pricing and vehicle choices from independent transportation providers through a national booking platform. Read more: terms and referral details
Charter Bus Rentals in Madera, California
You deserve group transportation that's easy to find, easy to compare, and easy to book—and that's exactly what Clovischarterbuscompany.com delivers! Whether you're heading to Yosemite, shuttling guests to a local winery, or moving a group to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fill out one quick form and compare charter buses, minibuses, and party buses from a large network of transportation companies serving Madera, California in seconds. Call 559-332-0640 for a free quote anytime!
Easy, Fast Charter Bus Rentals in Madera
Fill out one form and you'll instantly see vehicles, pictures, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Madera—no account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five companies to get five different answers. That's the whole idea behind Clovischarterbuscompany.com: you share your trip details once, and a results page loads with many options you can compare side by side and book right online in minutes!
Clovischarterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a network of independently owned transportation companies so you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available. You get to request the amenities you actually want—WiFi, reclining seats, a built-in bar, onboard restrooms—and compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds.
Buses are available statewide for local trips around Madera County and long-distance runs to Yosemite, Fresno, Sacramento, or anywhere your group needs to go. Call 559-332-0640 or use the online quote tool right now to get started!
Madera Charter Bus Rental Options
In the network, you'll find minibuses seating 15–35 passengers, party buses seating 15–50 passengers with built-in bars and LED lighting, full-size charter buses seating up to 56 passengers, sprinter vans for smaller groups, and school buses for field trips and team travel. Whatever your group size or occasion, there's a bus here that fits!
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 559-332-0640 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
See What Amenities Come on Madera Charter Buses
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 559-332-0640 before booking.
Get Bus Quotes So Much Easier!
See Madera Charter Bus Pricing in Under 30 Seconds
Hit the quote tool on this page, answer a few quick questions about your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Madera—all in under a minute, no account needed.
Pricing depends on the type of bus, the size of your group, how far you're traveling, and when you need the bus. A 15-passenger minibus for a local winery tour along Road 28 costs differently than a 56-passenger charter bus making the run from Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Peak dates like the Madera District Fair in late June, Fresno State football Saturdays in the fall, and Yosemite summer weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day push demand up and availability down—so the sooner you compare, the better your options.
Call 559-332-0640 any time for a free quote, or use the online tool to see instant pricing right now!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 559-332-0640. | ||||
Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving Madera
From Minibus to Motorcoach, Compare Madera Charter Bus Options
Let Clovischarterbuscompany.com do the heavy lifting for you! Instead of spending an afternoon calling local transportation companies, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on callbacks that may or may not come, you fill out one quick form and a results page loads with vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Madera and the entire San Joaquin Valley. You compare everything side by side and book the bus that works for your group—right online, in minutes.
Because Clovischarterbuscompany.com is not a bus company, you're never limited to one fleet or one set of prices. The network brings together more options than any single operator can offer, which means more bus types, more amenity combinations, and more price points to choose from. Need a sprinter van for a small executive group heading to Fresno?
Done. Need a 56-passenger motorcoach with undercarriage luggage bays for a group making the trip up CA-41 toward Yosemite? That's here too.
And if you have questions or want help putting a custom package together, a live team is available every day of the year at 559-332-0640 to walk you through your options. Find your next bus rental the smart way!
Bus Rentals Available For Any Event
Choose From Every Madera Charter Bus Service Below
With so many different occasions bringing groups together in Madera, the network covers every one of them! From airport transfers and winery tours to prom nights, field trips, corporate shuttles, and Yosemite excursions, you can find and book the right bus for your event right here. Explore the services below and compare your options in seconds!
madera airport transportation Madera Airport Shuttle Services Your Group Can Trust
Clovischarterbuscompany.com lets you find and compare airport shuttle buses for groups flying into or out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (5175 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93727), about 25 miles south of Madera via CA-99 S. Instead of coordinating a caravan of cars through Fresno traffic and hunting for parking at FAT, one bus picks everyone up at a central Madera location and drops the whole group curbside at the Ground Transportation Center on the arrivals level—no surge pricing, no split groups, no parking bill.
Groups flying into Sacramento International (SMF) or San Jose International (SJC) for longer trips can find long-distance airport shuttle options through the network too. Whatever airport your group is using, fill out one form to compare available buses, amenities, and pricing for your exact dates. Call 559-332-0640 to get your airport transfer sorted today!
madera concert transportation Group Transportation to Concerts in Madera
Bringing a group to a show at the Save Mart Center (2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710) in Fresno, or catching a performance at a venue in the valley? Skip the parking scramble and ride together instead. Save Mart Center is about 22 miles south of Madera via CA-99 S, and on a big concert night the Shaw Avenue corridors around campus fill fast.
A charter bus or minibus drops your group curbside and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot when the show ends—so nobody splits into rideshares trying to find each other in a crowded parking lot after the encore.
Compare buses from a network of transportation companies serving Madera for your next concert night. Party buses with built-in bars, Bluetooth sound systems, and LED lighting are available through the network if you want the celebration to start before you arrive. Fill out one form or call 559-332-0640 for a free quote!
madera corporate transportation Corporate and Company Group Travel in Madera
Clovischarterbuscompany.com makes it possible to find and compare corporate shuttle buses for meetings, conferences, client visits, and off-site events throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Whether you're moving a team between Madera and Fresno for a multi-day conference, shuttling executives to a client site in Clovis or Merced, or organizing group transportation for a company event, one form gets you vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the region—no chasing down quotes from multiple operators.
Full-size charter buses in the network come with amenities like WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and climate control so your team can stay productive on the road. Need multiple runs or a recurring route? Mention it when you request your quote and a live agent at 559-332-0640 can help put a custom package together that fits your company's schedule and budget.
Corporate transportation in Madera has never been this easy to arrange!
madera employee transportation Streamline Madera Employee Transportation
With Clovischarterbuscompany.com, you can find and compare employee shuttle buses for daily commutes, shift changes, and recurring routes throughout Madera and the surrounding valley. CA-99 through Fresno sees real rush-hour congestion between 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m., and a dedicated employee shuttle turns that dead commute time into a productive or restful ride instead of 45 minutes of stop-and-go traffic for every person on your team.
Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small group or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a larger workforce, the network has options to fit your headcount and your route. Daily, weekly, or temporary coverage while your regular transportation is unavailable—just describe your schedule when you fill out the form, and compare the available options in seconds. Call 559-332-0640 to get your employee shuttle set up today!
madera government military transportation Government and Military Charter Bus Rentals in Madera
These trips have specific requirements—reliable schedules, the right vehicle size, and transportation that works around your group's needs rather than the other way around. Clovischarterbuscompany.com helps government agencies, military units, and public-sector organizations find and compare charter buses and minibuses for personnel moves, training events, inter-agency meetings, and multi-day transportation throughout Madera County and the broader Central Valley.
Need an ADA-accessible vehicle for your group? Just mention it when you fill out the quote form. Full-size motorcoaches with undercarriage luggage bays handle large personnel movements with equipment; smaller minibuses work well for smaller delegations traveling between Madera and Fresno or further afield.
Compare available vehicles and pricing through the network, or call 559-332-0640 any time and a live agent will help put together a package that meets your group's specifications.
madera long distance transportation Long-Distance Charter Buses to and from Madera
Compare long-distance charter buses for trips from Madera to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and destinations across California and beyond. Full-size motorcoaches in the network come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays—everything your group needs to travel comfortably over hundreds of miles without anyone cramped in a car for hours.
Madera sits right on CA-99, which puts Sacramento about 165 miles north and Los Angeles about 220 miles south—distances that are a lot easier with a private charter bus than a caravan of cars. Fill out one form to compare available motorcoaches and pricing for your long-distance route, or call 559-332-0640 for a free custom quote. Your group rides together, and the whole trip is handled!
madera event transportation Coordinate Group Travel for Your Madera Private Event
It's easier than ever to find and compare private event buses for birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, quinceañeras, and any occasion that brings your group together in Madera. Instead of asking everyone to find their own way to the venue and hoping the group actually arrives together, one bus picks everyone up, keeps the party going on the way there, and brings everyone home safely at the end of the night.
Party buses in the network come with built-in bars, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth sound systems—so the celebration starts the moment you board. Want a white, black, or silver bus to match your event's theme? Mention it when you fill out the quote.
Compare available buses and pricing for your date in seconds, or call 559-332-0640 to get a custom package put together for your event!
madera prom transportation Keep Your Group Together with Madera Prom Bus Rentals
What better way to make prom night unforgettable than arriving together in a party bus? Students from Madera High School (200 S Schnoor Ave, Madera, CA 93637), Madera South High School (705 W Pecan Ave, Madera, CA 93637), and Liberty High School (14000 Rd 36 1/2, Madera, CA 93636) all have prom season landing in April and May—the single busiest stretch of the year for party bus rentals across the Central Valley. Availability goes fast and prices go up the closer you get to the date.
Book as early as possible—ideally three to six months out—to lock in the best selection and the best price. Party buses with LED lighting, built-in bars (non-alcoholic setups for minors), and premium sound systems are available through the network. Fill out one form or call 559-332-0640 to see what's available for your prom date before it's gone!
madera church transportation Plan Your Retreat with Madera Religious Group Bus Rentals
If your congregation, youth group, or faith community needs transportation for a weekend retreat, a regional conference, a mission trip, or weekly services, Clovischarterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare the right bus for your group. One form gets you vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Madera and the surrounding valley—so you're not limited to whatever one local operator happens to have available.
Minibuses for smaller groups, full-size charter buses for larger congregations, and ADA-accessible vehicles for members who need them are all available through the network—just mention your accessibility needs when you request your quote. Whether your trip is a day retreat to the Sierra Nevada foothills or a multi-day conference in Sacramento or Los Angeles, compare your options in seconds. Call 559-332-0640 anytime for a free quote!
madera field trip transportation Charter Bus Rentals for Madera Educational Trips
You'll love how easy Clovischarterbuscompany.com makes it to find and compare charter buses and school buses for field trips, academic competitions, performing arts trips, and school events throughout Madera County and the Central Valley. Instead of organizing a long line of parent carpools, one bus keeps the whole class together from pickup to drop-off and back again—with overhead storage for backpacks, climate control, and enough room for every student and chaperone to ride comfortably.
Popular field trip destinations from Madera include the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728), the Fresno State campus (5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740), and the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network—just mention it when you fill out the quote. Compare bus sizes and pricing for your group in seconds, or call 559-332-0640 to get your field trip transportation arranged today!
madera sporting event transportation Book Your Madera Sporting Event Charter Bus Rental
Clovischarterbuscompany.com is the go-to for finding and comparing charter buses and minibuses for sports teams and fan groups in Madera! Whether you're moving a youth travel team to a tournament in Fresno or Merced, shuttling a fan group to a Fresno State Bulldogs game at Valley Children's Stadium (formerly Bulldog Stadium; 1620 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710), or heading to a race night at Madera Speedway, located on the Madera District Fairgrounds (1850 W Cleveland Ave, Madera, CA 93637), one bus keeps the whole group together from the first pickup to the final whistle.
Full-size charter buses with large undercarriage luggage bays handle team equipment, uniforms, and gear without anyone cramming duffels into a car trunk. Party buses with built-in sound systems and LED lighting are perfect for fan groups who want the energy going before the opening pitch. Compare available buses and pricing for your game day or tournament in seconds—or call 559-332-0640 for a free quote!
madera wedding transportation Book a Charter Bus for Your Madera Wedding
Because your wedding day has enough moving parts, let the transportation be the easy part. Clovischarterbuscompany.com helps you find and compare wedding shuttle buses for every leg of the day—hotel pickups, the ceremony, the reception, and the final return run at the end of the night—so no guest is left wondering how they're getting from one place to the next and nobody drives home when they shouldn't.
White, black, and silver buses are available through the network to match your wedding colors—just mention your preference when you fill out the quote. Whether you're celebrating at a venue in downtown Madera, at one of the estate wineries along the Madera Wine Trail, or at a location in Fresno or the Sierra Nevada foothills, compare available buses and packages for your wedding date in seconds. Call 559-332-0640 and a live agent will help put together a custom package for your big day!
madera wine tour transportation Easy Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals in Madera
Use Clovischarterbuscompany.com to find and compare wine tour buses for a day along the Madera Wine Trail—one of California's most underrated wine regions, with wineries spread across the Road 28 and Avenue 9 corridors of Madera County. Stop at Ficklin Vineyards (30246 Ave 7½, Madera, CA 93637), California's oldest port winery, pour through the estate at Quady Winery (13181 Road 24, Madera, CA 93637), and finish the afternoon at Papagni Wines, off Highway 99 and Avenue 9 in Madera—all without anyone worrying about who's driving between stops.
Party buses and minibuses in the network are perfect for winery tours: the group stays together, the celebration runs on your itinerary, and everyone gets home safely. You set the stops and the timing. Fill out one form to compare available buses and pricing for your tour date, or call 559-332-0640 for a free quote!
Fast, Free Quotes
Book Your Madera Charter Bus Rentals in 3 Quick Steps
-
01
Submit Your Request
Use the online quote tool to share your trip details, including the date, passenger count, and pickup/drop-off locations. It only takes a minute to fill out.
-
02
Compare The Options
Your request goes to a national booking platform, where you compare pricing and vehicle photos of available buses to find the right fit for your group.
-
03
Lock In Your Bus
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and complete your booking right on the platform. Now you can relax!
Providing Charter Bus Service in Madera & Nearby Cities
Planning a trip that starts or ends somewhere near Madera? The network covers the entire region! Find and compare buses serving Fresno, Clovis, Chowchilla, Merced, Oakhurst, Selma, Visalia, and communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley and Central California.
Fill out one form and compare vehicles and pricing for your city in seconds—wherever your group is headed, there's a bus in the network ready for it!
Questions? We're Ready to Help You!
Frequently Asked Questions About Madera Charter Bus Rentals
Clovischarterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Clovischarterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy for anyone who needs group transportation to find and compare bus rentals in Madera, California. It is not a local bus company or motor carrier. It's a website where you fill out one quick form, then see vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area—all in one place, all in seconds.
Booking is completed through a national booking platform, and transportation is provided by independent operators.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest major airport to Madera at about 25 miles south via CA-99 S. It's served by American, Alaska, Southwest, United, and Delta with nonstop flights to major hubs. Sacramento International (SMF) and San Jose International (SJC) are each roughly 165 miles away and make more sense for groups coming from Northern California. A charter bus or minibus from the network picks your whole group up at FAT and drives directly to Madera—no car rentals, no parking, no splitting the group across multiple vehicles.
It depends on your route. Wawona Road (CA-41) between Chinquapin and Yosemite Valley is a winding mountain road, and standard 45-foot motorcoaches can find it tight in spots, so groups heading to the Valley via the South Entrance from Madera often do better with a mid-size coach, or with the YARTS regional transit service from Fresno/Madera for the final leg. The park's own Yosemite driving and parking page has current road and vehicle guidance—confirm before you book your vehicle size.
The busiest periods in Madera are Yosemite summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), the Madera District Fair in late June and early July, Fresno State football Saturdays from September through November, harvest season winery events in September and October, and prom season in April and May. These windows fill quickly and pricing reflects the demand. Book three to six months out for any of these dates—waiting until the last minute means higher prices and fewer vehicles to choose from.
The most direct route is CA-41 N (Yosemite Avenue) from Madera through Oakhurst to the South Entrance at Fish Camp—about 65 miles and roughly 90 minutes in normal conditions. CA-41 becomes a winding two-lane mountain road above Oakhurst, which is manageable for mid-size coaches but tighter for full 45-foot motorcoaches. An alternative for groups entering via the West or North is CA-99 S to CA-140 through Merced and El Portal, which has fewer tight curves.
Confirm current road conditions and closures at Yosemite National Park before your trip date.
Yes—Madera County is one of California's most concentrated wine regions and a single-day tour is very doable. Ficklin Vineyards, Quady Winery, and Papagni Wines, off Highway 99 and Avenue 9, are all within about 10 miles of downtown Madera along the Road 28 and Avenue 9 corridors. Most estate wineries have pull-through access for minibuses and mid-size coaches.
Call ahead to confirm access for your vehicle size before your visit.
Absolutely. Fresno is about 20 miles south of Madera via CA-99 S—roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. Day-trip buses from the network work well for Fresno State events at Valley Children's Stadium (formerly Bulldog Stadium) or Save Mart Center, visits to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, shopping, dining, or any other reason your group needs to get to Fresno and back.
Fill out one form to compare minibuses and charter buses for your day-trip date, or call 559-332-0640 for a free quote!
For most trips in Madera, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best selection and the best pricing. For high-demand dates—prom season (April–May), Yosemite summer weekends (Memorial Day through Labor Day), the Madera District Fair (late June/early July), and Fresno State football Saturdays (September–November)—book as early as possible, ideally six months or more out. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices, fewer vehicle options, or both.
Call 559-332-0640 right now to lock in your date before it fills!
Visit Any Destination in Clovis and Beyond!
Popular Charter Bus Destinations in Madera
Finding group transportation to Madera's best destinations is simple with Clovischarterbuscompany.com! From Yosemite's iconic valley to local winery estates and Fresno's sports venues, a bus from the network gets your group there together—no parking headaches, no splitting up, no surge pricing. Explore some of the most popular stops below and fill out one form to compare buses for your next visit!
Use the previous and next buttons, the left and right arrow keys, or swipe to browse six destinations.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park's South Entrance is about 65 miles northeast of Madera via CA-41 N—roughly 90 minutes in normal conditions. The park draws millions of visitors annually to Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the Valley floor. Wawona Road (CA-41) between Chinquapin and Yosemite Valley is a winding mountain road, so mid-size coaches are the practical choice for groups approaching via the South Entrance, while a full 45-foot motorcoach can find the route tighter.
Summer weekends require advance reservations to enter the Valley. Confirm current road conditions and entry requirements at Yosemite National Park before your trip date.
Madera District Fairgrounds
The Madera District Fairgrounds (1850 W Cleveland Ave, Madera, CA 93637; phone: (559) 674-8511) is Madera County's primary event venue, hosting the annual Madera District Fair in late June and early July, plus rodeos, swap meets, concerts, and agricultural events throughout the year. The fairgrounds feature a large surface parking lot with room for oversized vehicles on the outer perimeter. Groups should coordinate bus access and parking directly with the fairgrounds office before the event, as lot assignments vary by event.
The Madera District Fair is one of the busiest transportation weekends of the year in the county—book your bus well in advance. Visit Madera District Fair for current event dates and schedules.
Madera Speedway
Madera Speedway (1850 W Cleveland Ave, Madera, CA 93637; phone: (559) 507-9931) is one of California's premier short-track racing venues, hosting NASCAR Whelen All-American Series events, late model races, and special events from March through November. The speedway is owned by the Madera District Fair and sits on the Madera District Fairgrounds, sharing the fairgrounds' large surface parking lot with room for oversized vehicles on the outer perimeter. Groups should coordinate bus parking with the track office before race day.
A charter bus or minibus keeps your fan group together from the first lap to the checkered flag. Visit Madera District Fair for the current race schedule.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728;) is about 22 miles south of Madera via CA-99 S and is one of the most popular field trip and family group destinations in the Central Valley. The zoo is home to more than 190 species across 16 acres, including the African Adventure exhibit and the Stingray Bay touch pool. Bus drop-off is at the main entrance on Belmont Avenue, with overflow bus parking available in Lot C on W Olive Avenue, one block north.
Group admission discounts are available for parties of 15 or more—contact the zoo's group sales office in advance. Visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo for current hours and group pricing.
Ficklin Vineyards
Ficklin Vineyards is California's oldest port-style winery, founded in 1948 and still family-owned. The estate produces port-style wines from traditional Portuguese varietals on a working farm in the heart of Madera County wine country, just a few miles from downtown Madera. The tasting room is open to visitors and the property features pull-through access suitable for minibuses and mid-size coaches.
Ficklin is an ideal first or last stop on a Madera wine tour—call the winery ahead of your visit to confirm current tasting room hours and access for your vehicle size. A wine tour bus keeps the whole group together between estates so everyone enjoys every pour.
Bass Lake
Bass Lake (Pines Village area: 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604) is a popular Sierra Nevada foothills recreation destination about 35 miles northeast of Madera via CA-41 N and Road 222. The lake draws groups for boating, fishing, hiking, and summer recreation, with the Pines Resort and marina serving as the main hub for visitors. Road 432 through the Pines Village area has pull-through access for mid-size coaches.
The winding two-lane approach roads above Oakhurst are better suited to minibuses and mid-size coaches than full 45-foot motorcoaches. Summer weekends at Bass Lake are among the busiest in the region—book your bus early for Memorial Day through Labor Day dates and plan for a 60–90 minute drive from Madera depending on traffic on CA-41.