There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus
15h 10m$36–75Drive 297.7 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree)car 297.7 mi
7h 25m$55–79Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Streetbus Lpx / ...
- Drive from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to General Sherman (tree)car
12h 42m$192–258Bus, drive via Stateline Transit Center
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Streetbus Lpx / ...
- Drive from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to General Sherman (tree)car
15h 10m$86–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree). However, there are services departing from Us 50 and arriving at Sherman Tree Trailhead via South Lake Tahoe Wye, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station, Visalia Transit Center and Giant Forest Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and General Sherman (tree) is 381 miles. The road distance is 299.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree), including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree) is 299 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to General Sherman (tree).
There are 112+ hotels available in General Sherman (tree).
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and General Sherman (tree), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Us 50 to General Sherman (tree) via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Sherman Tree Trailhead in around 15h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
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