There are 3 ways to get from Ventura to General Sherman (tree) by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Ventura Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Drive from Visalia Transit Station to General Sherman (tree)
6h 43mDrive 229.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to General Sherman (tree)229.7 mi
4h 57m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
8h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Ventura and General Sherman (tree) is 257 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ventura to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Ventura to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
Ventura to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to General Sherman (tree) is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Ventura to General Sherman (tree).
There are 105+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ventura Amtrak to General Sherman (tree) via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 8h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ventura Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $17–22
- 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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