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How to get fromSan Jose to General Sherman (tree)by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to General Sherman (tree) by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus bus
    3. Drive from Visalia to General Sherman (tree)car car
    8h 33m

  2. Drive 228.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to General Sherman (tree)car car 228.7 mi
    4h 36m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Tularebus bus Lxit 3302
    2. Take the bus from Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia to Giant Forest Museumbus bus Visalia
    10h 21m

  4. Bus via Paso Robles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles to Visaliabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus bus
    10h 33m

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  • Distance: 328.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Ave to General Sherman (tree) via King & Story, San Jose, Tulare, Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 10h 21m.

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