There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) by bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit StationGreyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest MuseumVisalia
4h 52m$27–56Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree)112.8 mi
2h 53m$21–30Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit StationGreyhound US0810
- Drive from Visalia Transit Station to General Sherman (tree)
2h 57m$36–70
Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Bakersfield and General Sherman (tree) is 130 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.
Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Visalia Transit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree) is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bakersfield to General Sherman (tree).
There are 108+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to General Sherman (tree) via Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 4h 52m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-877-287-4453
- Website
- sequoiashuttle.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Book at
- https://www.sequoiashuttle.com
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
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