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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sequoia National Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sequoia National Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Drive from Bakersfield to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    7h 17m
    $56–106

  2. Drive 224.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sequoia National Forestcar car 224.2 mi
    4h 59m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the taxi from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $186–247

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Sequoia National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Sequoia National Forest. However, you can take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, 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 Santa Barbara to Sequoia National Forest in around 4h 59m.

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