There are 3 ways to get from California to General Sherman (tree) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Foothills Visitor Center
7h 35m$107–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit StationGreyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest MuseumVisalia
7h 47m$28–41Drive 222 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree)222 mi
4h 45m$41–59
California to General Sherman (tree) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to General Sherman (tree) is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from California to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between California and General Sherman (tree) is 240 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 7h 35m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from California to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
California to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Visalia Transit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to General Sherman (tree) is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from California to General Sherman (tree).
There are 108+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between California, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to General Sherman (tree) via Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, and Foothills Visitor Center in around 7h 35m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Foothills Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- 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
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