There are 2 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus
9h 18m$53–80Drive 223.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Lodgepole Visitor Centercar 223.1 mi
4h 53m$41–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica Pier and arriving at Giant Forest Museum via Bakersfield Train Station and Visalia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Sequoia National Park is 253 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park, including transfers.
Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Monica Pier station.
Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Sequoia National Park.
There are one+ hotels available in Sequoia National Park.
What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Sequoia National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Giant Forest Museum via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, and Giant Forest Museum in around 9h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Sequoia Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
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