There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) by bus, car, plane, 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, drive
best- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshenbus San Ysidro
- Drive from Goshen to General Sherman (tree)car
5h 8m$60–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus Visalia
7h 53m$31–47Drive 222 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree)car 222 mi
4h 44m$41–59Fly, drive
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to General Sherman (tree)car
6h 50m$268–553
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles 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 53m.
The distance between Los Angeles and General Sherman (tree) is 253 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Visalia Transit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree) is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Los Angeles to General Sherman (tree).
There are 134+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to General Sherman (tree) via Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Sequoia Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide