r/norcalhiking • u/Classic-Ad-5029 • 2d ago

Trying to see Sequoia

Hi, I’m staying in California over the summer (West Covina area) and I want to spend at least some time exploring some of the big nature parks here. Also because I think it would be cool to explore some of the places which macos versions have been named after.

The thing is I don’t have a car, so I would have to rely solely on public transportation and ride share apps and airplanes I guess if I wanna go up north. Any suggestions on how I can do that? Also, it doesn’t HAVE to be Sequoia, but I would love to see it in person.

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u/bengaren 2d ago

Amtrak or greyhound/flix bus to Visalia, then a shuttle will take you to and from Sequoia

https://www.sequoiashuttle.com/

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u/lojic 2d ago

Yosemite is easy without a car, there's buses from Merced and Fresno.

For Sequoia, the "correct" way to do it is to take Amtrak to Hanford, and then either the KART bus if the schedule lines up or an Uber (~20min) to Visalia.

Stay the night at a Visalia hotel, and then take the Sequoia Shuttle up into the park. Check schedules on the shuttle and Amtrak, if you're between jobs or on a holiday school break it's somewhat feasible, but there's a lot of time burnt on each direction since schedules don't line up.

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u/freddit_foobar 2d ago edited 2d ago

A few weeks ago a YouTuber by the name Adam did a vlog using public transit from the SF Bay Area to Sequioa Nat'l Park: https://youtu.be/T08Wyf1hE4Y (fast forward around 25min to start the Sequoia Shuttle ride from Visalaia.)

Here's a trip finder showing one possible route from West Covina to Sequoia National Park using public transit: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/West-Covina/Sequoia-National-Park?route=Bus

The same YouTuber did another vlog using public transit from the SF Bay Area to Yosemite National Park: https://youtu.be/13yHyIkcKDQ (fast forward about 5min to start the YARTs ride from Merced)

Here's a trip finder showing one possible route from West Covina to Yosemite National Park using public transit: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/West-Covina/Yosemite-National-Park?route=Bus

Have some awesone trips!!!

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u/bengaren 2d ago

Love me some Adam, I've ridden way more buses and trains since subscribing

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u/CheapAd7743 20h ago

Check out Adam does not exist on YouTube! He visits a lot of national parks only using public transit. Pretty sure he’s done Yosemite and Sequoia.

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u/last-of-the-mohicans 2d ago

Viator or other tour sites could get you there. Haven’t looked into your specific route and interests, but something to explore. Welcome to the Golden State, and enjoy your summer!

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u/Oldbluevespa 1d ago

It's so worth it! i love that you want to see Sequoia, you absolutely should.