What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and General Sherman (tree)?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)?

The distance between Santa Barbara and General Sherman (tree) is 284 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) bus from?

Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree).

Where can I stay near General Sherman (tree)?

There are 108+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).

Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (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
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oxnard
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Bakersfield
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
4. Drive from Visalia Transit Station to General Sherman (tree)
8h 26m
Drive 257 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree)257 mi
5h 25m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
9h 17m
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
10h 37m
$49–96

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to General Sherman (tree) via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 9h 17m.

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