Transportation and Driving Directions
Sequoia National Park is located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, approximately a five-hour drive from each city. There are two routes to Sequoia National Park: the north entrance from Fresno (Highway 180 east) and the south entrance from Visalia (Highway 198 east). There is a $20 entrance fee collected by the National Park Service for all vehicles entering Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Parks (fee covers both parks).
Driving Directions:
North entrance (from Fresno via Highway 180 east): Take north-south Highway 99 to Fresno. Exit Highway 180 east/KingsCanyon Highway. The park entrance is approximately 55 miles from this point. Follow signs to Sequoia National Park and Wuksachi Lodge (the hotel is an approximate 40-minute drive from the park entrance).
South entrance (From Visalia via Highway 198 east): Take Highway 99 to Visalia. Exit Highway 198 east/Sequoia National Park. The entrance is approximately 45 miles from this point. Follow signs to Wuksachi Lodge (the hotel is an approximate 50-minute drive from the park entrance.) Vehicles longer than 22 feet are advised to travel Highway 180.
Local transportation:
Airports: The closest major airports are: The Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) and Fresno/Yosemite International Airport (FYI).
Bus: Greyhound links Fresno and Visalia to many California cities. For schedules and information, call 800-231-2222.
Train: AMTRAK serves Hanford and Fresno, with bus connections to Visalia. For schedules and information, call 800-872-7245.
Rental Car: Rental car agencies serving the Fresno airport include: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Rental agency serving the Visalia airport is Hertz (on-site), with Avis and Enterprise located nearby.
Sequoia Shuttle: Enjoying the Sequoias has never been easier! Public transportation is now offered from Visalia to Sequoia National Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Leave your car behind and access locations throughout the Giant Forest including Giant Forest Museum, Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground, Crescent Meadow, and Wuksachi Lodge for only $15 roundtrip. To reserve your space, visit http://www.sequoiashuttle.com/ or dial toll-free 1-877-BUS-HIKE (1-877-287-4453).
Winter Travel in Sequoia:
Highway 198 and all major roads are generally kept clear of snow throughout the winter season. However, the Generals Highway connecting Kings Canyon National Park to Sequoia National Park closes during periods of heavy snow. During these closures, travelers are not able to enter Sequoia National Park from the Highway 180 entrance.
Chains may be required at any time within the park. Visitors are reminded to carry chains in vehicle at all times. The National Park Service provides a 24-hour information hotline (recorded message) for current road and weather conditions at (559) 565-3341.
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Media Contact: Cynthia Fontayne, (310) 821-4678
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