Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Madera, CA

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Madera, California, United States
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Uber Green Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Castle Airport$5-$6
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$5-$6
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$5-$6
Madera to Chowchilla$5-$6
Madera to San Jose$5-$6
Madera to Fort Washington$5-$6
Madera to Kerman$5-$6

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Sample Vehicles
  • Toyota Prius
  • Chevy Bolt
Lyft Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$32-$142
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$35-$180
Madera to Castle Airport$40-$210
Madera to Chowchilla$43-$50
Madera to Kerman$53-$60
Madera to Fort Washington$69-$78
Madera to San Jose$313-$344

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$3.83
Base Fare$0.94
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.81
Cost Per Minute$0.09
About Lyft
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 5 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$42-$160
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$50-$220
Madera to Castle Airport$60-$235
Madera to Chowchilla$50-$57
Madera to Kerman$62-$70
Madera to Fort Washington$78-$89
Madera to San Jose$347-$381

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft XL Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.00
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.06
Cost Per Minute$0.20
About Lyft XL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • 3 row seating
  • 5 minute wait time
  • The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$38-$42
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$42-$47
Madera to Castle Airport$47-$53
Madera to Chowchilla$24-$27
Madera to Kerman$29-$32
Madera to Fort Washington$34-$37
Madera to San Jose$112-$123

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber UBERX Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$7.00
Base Fare$1.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.86
Cost Per Minute$0.10
About Uber UBERX
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber Assist Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$38-$42
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$42-$47
Madera to Castle Airport$47-$53
Madera to Chowchilla$24-$27
Madera to Kerman$29-$32
Madera to Fort Washington$34-$37
Madera to San Jose$112-$123

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber Assist Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$7.00
Base Fare$1.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.86
Cost Per Minute$0.10
About Uber Assist
  • The lowest cost private ride option with handicap accessibility
  • No extra cost - same rates as UberX
  • Ideal for senior citizens and people with disabilities
  • Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
  • Room to fit scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers (folded or disassembled)
  • Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are minivans or SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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uberWAV Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$38-$42
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$42-$47
Madera to Castle Airport$47-$53
Madera to Chowchilla$24-$27
Madera to Kerman$29-$32
Madera to Fort Washington$34-$37
Madera to San Jose$112-$123

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

uberWAV Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$7.00
Base Fare$1.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.86
Cost Per Minute$0.10
About uberWAV
  • The lowest cost private ride option designed for wheelchair accessibility
  • No extra cost - same rates as UberX
  • Vehicles are equipped with folding ramps
  • Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
  • Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates as many companions as available seats, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are wheelchair accessible vans and SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • MV-1
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uberESPANOL Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$38-$42
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$42-$47
Madera to Castle Airport$47-$53
Madera to Chowchilla$24-$27
Madera to Kerman$29-$32
Madera to Fort Washington$34-$37
Madera to San Jose$112-$123

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

uberESPANOL Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$7.00
Base Fare$1.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.86
Cost Per Minute$0.10
About uberESPANOL
  • The lowest cost private ride option (UberX) with spanish speaking drivers
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
Uber Pet Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$42-$46
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$46-$51
Madera to Castle Airport$51-$57
Madera to Chowchilla$28-$31
Madera to Kerman$33-$36
Madera to Fort Washington$38-$42
Madera to San Jose$116-$127

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber Pet Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$7.00
Base Fare$1.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.86
Cost Per Minute$0.10
About Uber Pet
  • Up to one pet permitted, dog or cat
  • Additional pets permitted at driver discretion
  • No breed or size restrictions
  • Pets must be leashed, harnessed, or in a crate/carrier
  • Pet waste, shedding, damage, or other mess may be subject to cleaning fee
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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UberXL Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$47-$53
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$53-$59
Madera to Castle Airport$60-$67
Madera to Chowchilla$30-$33
Madera to Kerman$36-$39
Madera to Fort Washington$42-$47
Madera to San Jose$147-$162

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

UberXL Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.10
Minimum Fare$9.10
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.06
Cost Per Minute$0.20
About UberXL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Madera, CA
RouteFare Estimate*
Madera to Fresno Yosemite International Airport$44-$49
Madera to Merced Regional Macready Field$50-$55
Madera to Castle Airport$55-$62
Madera to Chowchilla$29-$31
Madera to Kerman$33-$37
Madera to Fort Washington$40-$43
Madera to San Jose$134-$148

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber Comfort Rate Table for Madera, CA
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.64
Minimum Fare$10.00
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.99
Cost Per Minute$0.16
About Uber Comfort
  • Newer mid-size vehicles with extra leg room
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are full-size luxury sedans
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • Ability to request a quiet ride and set preferred temperature
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevy Tahoe
  • Honda Odyssey
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Price Trends in Madera

Average Fare Estimate

(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Madera is Uber, which is 33.45% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Madera.

Estimated Airport Fares

(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Madera to a nearby airport is Uber to Merced Regional Macready Field at an average of $45.00

Fares by Day of Week

(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Tuesday, while the most expensive day is on Friday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Monday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Saturday.

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in Madera, CA. There are 8 levels of Uber service in Madera, CA, which are Assist, Comfort, Español, Uber Pet, UberX, UberXL, WAV and transPORT.

Lyft is available and running in Madera, CA. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Madera, CA, which are Plus and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Madera, CA to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which is 23.73 miles and takes 71 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $31.05 compared to an estimated $28.51 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 8% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Madera is $7.00, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Madera is $3.83.

The cost per mile for Uber transPORT is $0.00. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.81. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.86. The cost per mile for Uber Assist is $0.86. The cost per mile for Uber WAV is $0.86. The cost per mile for Uber Español is $0.86. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.86. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.99. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.06. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.06.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Madera and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Madera, CA, with a total of 8 compared to the 2 offered by Lyft.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Madera are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Madera area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Madera, CA.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Madera area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.

Uber Pet is available in Madera, CA, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Madera, CA, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Madera, CA. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Madera, CA. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Madera, CA. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.

Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Madera, CA. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.

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Cities Near Madera

For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Madera here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.

Parkwood, CAParksdale, CAMadera Acres, CALa Vina, CAFairmead, CABiola, CAChowchilla, CAKerman, CAFort Washington, CA

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Airports Near Madera

Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Madera area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.

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Popular Madera Routes

If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Madera. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.

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Madera Neighborhoods

To really get a feel for Madera’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.

Adell
Avenue 7
Barsotti
Berry
Capistrano
Cleveland Shopping Center
Clinton-Yosemite
Country
County
Crystal Heights-Bennett
Daley/17
Donald Ave
Eastgate-Cordova
El Dorado Estates
Ellis - Austin
El Paso
Greentree Ave
Hensley Lake
Home Ranch-Cottonwood
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Madera Stats

Madera, California is an incorporated American town in Madera County. Madera is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The population of Madera is 84,086. The population density is 1,557 people per square mile. The median age is 28.6. The percentage of females in Madera is 51.7%, and the percentage of males is 48.3% The average home value is $220,089. The median household income is $45,163. The median rent is $1,022. The home ownership rate is 47.8%. The average family size is 3.95 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 47.1%. The unemployment rate in is 9.2%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 62.2%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 9.5%. The racial composition of Madera is: 60.4% Caucasion, 3.9% African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Native American, 0.1%, Pacific Islander, 2.5% Multiracial, 30.6% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in Madera

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