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How to get fromSanta Monica to Sequoia National Forestby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Sequoia National Forest by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Drive from Bakersfield to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    7h 35m
    $39–64

  2. Drive 187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Sequoia National Forestcar car 187.3 mi
    4h 19m
    $35–50

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    2. Drive from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Sequoia National Forestcar car
    5h 25m
    $46–276

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier 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 35m
    $175–231

  5. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus 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 52m
    $153–212

  6. Line 33 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    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 Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Sequoia National Foresttaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    $152–205

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Sequoia National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Sequoia National Forest. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk 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 Santa Monica to Sequoia National Forest in around 4h 19m.

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