There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to GoshenSan Ysidro
- Drive from Goshen to General Sherman (tree)
7h 7m$54–91Bus
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
10h 21m$32–52Drive 220 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree)220 mi
4h 46m$41–58
Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from 2nd / Santa Monica and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Los Angeles Union Station, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Santa Monica and General Sherman (tree) is 269 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Visalia Transit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree).
There are 108+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to General Sherman (tree) via Los Angeles Union Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 10h 21m.
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- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
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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
- $30–50
- 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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