There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to General Sherman (tree) by bus or car
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
- Drive from Fresno, CA to General Sherman (tree)car
7h 57m$32–56Drive 233.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to General Sherman (tree)car 233.3 mi
4h 37m$43–62Bus, drive via Orange Cove
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Orange Covebus
- Drive from Orange Cove to General Sherman (tree)car
10h 26m$32–56Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Tularbus
- Take the bus from Comfort Suites Visalia to Giant Forest Museumbus
12h 21m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to General Sherman (tree) is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, Fresno, Comfort Suites Visalia and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Monterey and General Sherman (tree) is 250 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Monterey to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Monterey to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to General Sherman (tree) is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Monterey to General Sherman (tree).
There are 136+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to General Sherman (tree) via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Fresno, CA, Fresno, Tular, Comfort Suites Visalia, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 12h 21m.
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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
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
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
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