There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to General Sherman (tree) by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)
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- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus
- Drive from Visalia to General Sherman (tree)car
9h 50mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Visalia Transit Stationbus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus
10h 46m$29–54Drive 252.2 mi
- Drive from Oakland to General Sherman (tree)car 252.2 mi
4h 54m$46–67Bus via Paso Robles
- Take the bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus
12h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to General Sherman (tree) is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland station to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from BART Dublin Station and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via Modesto Bus Stop, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Oakland and General Sherman (tree) is 371 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Oakland to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
Oakland to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by The S, depart from BART Dublin Station.
Oakland to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by The S, arrive at Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to General Sherman (tree) is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Oakland to General Sherman (tree).
There are 121+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a subway from Lake Merritt to General Sherman (tree) via Dublin / Pleasanton, BART Dublin Station, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, Modesto Bus Stop, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 10h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Paso Robles to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
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 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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