There are 5 ways to get from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Take the bus from Fresno to Orange Cove
- Drive from Orange Cove to General Sherman (tree)
11h 15m$41–119Drive 160 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree)160 mi
3h 38m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
17h 3m$64–156Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
14h 2mBus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
14h 32m
Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paso Robles station to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Santa Barbara, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Paso Robles and General Sherman (tree) is 349 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 3m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Paso Robles to General Sherman (tree).
There are 97+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to General Sherman (tree) via Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 14h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $29–190
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–200
- Business Class
- $70–260
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–25
- Titanium
- $14–25
- Website
- ruraltransit.org
Bus from Fresno to Orange Cove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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/
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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