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How to get fromPalm Springs to Sequoia National Forestby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Sequoia National Forest by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Drive from Bakersfield to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    10h 22m
    $67–107

  2. Drive 255.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Sequoia National Forestcar car 255.3 mi
    5h 32m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $187–262

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $209–286

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    11h 22m
    $206–288

  6. Bus, taxi via Kernville

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the taxi from Burlando Rd. at Rio Vista Dr. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    12h 31m
    $161–225

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Sequoia National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Sequoia National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Sylmar / San Fernando, walk to Sylmar Station, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, walk to San Fernando, take the bus to Bakersfield, then drive to Sequoia National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Sequoia National Forest in around 5h 32m.

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