Is Sequoia shuttle free?

During the busiest times of the year Sequoia National Park offers free shuttle rides between attractions in the Giant Forest and Lodgepole areas. Shuttles ONLY operate within Sequoia National Park; there are no shuttles in Kings Canyon National Park.



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The most popular way to get around the parks is by car. It follows that, in peak season, the roads can get swamped with traffic, hitting a zenith around 3 or 4pm in the afternoon. Trips including both Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon nearly demand a car to get between the two areas.

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Filled with alpine peaks, deep canyons, and the largest trees in the world, you could spend several days here. However, if you only have one day, you have just enough time to visit the highlights of both parks. We visited Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park on a road trip through California.

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Directions & Transportation
  • Ash Mountain Entrance to Sequoia National Park. Highway 198 enters Sequoia National Park at the town of Three Rivers. ...
  • Big Stump Entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. Highway 180 enters Kings Canyon National Park from the west via Fresno. ...
  • Lookout Point Entrance to the Mineral King Area.


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The National Park Service has provided free shuttle bus service on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for more than 40 years. All of the park's buses are fully accessible and run on compressed natural gas, which means fewer harmful emissions for people and the environment.

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Located in the Giant Forest surrounded by mature giant sequoia trees, tunnel log fell across the road nearly a century ago. National park visitors and tourists can come drive their vehicles through this fallen giant sequoia. This is a must stop spot inside the park.

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No reservations are required to enter Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Advance purchasing of entrance fees is not available for Commercial Vehicles.

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From your car window, view a wide variety of spectacular landscapes along one of the scenic routes: Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, Generals Highway, Western Divide Highway, and Sherman Pass Road.

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The drive from Zumwalt Meadows in Kings Canyon to our first stop in Sequoia, the General Sherman tree, takes 1.5 to 2 hours (63 miles).

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The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June through August, when the weather is the most stable.

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