Transportation
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, at the base of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Visalia is the oldest town between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is indeed the Crown Jewel of the San Joaquin Valley.
The city is easily reached by highway, with major population and business centers such as Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles all within a 3 ½ hour drive. Transportation to Visalia is made easy with Amtrak service through the Hanford, California station. If you are looking to fly, Visalia is conveniently located within 45 miles of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 60 miles from the Bakersfield Airport, and we are proud to announce that Great Lakes Airlines is now servicing the Visalia Municipal Airport with 3 daily flights to/from Ontario. Whether you decide to drive, travel by rail, or fly, Visalia is a great place to “Meet in the Middle”.
Visalia provides visitors and residents with many public transportation options. The hub of all these services is its attractive and centrally-located Transit Center in downtown. Generous parking nearby facilitates easy park 'n ride transportation to outlying shopping malls, businesses and attractions.
The Transit Center serves passengers for the City Coach Service that circulates to in-town business and shopping areas; the Tulare County Area Transit system which serves outlying cities and hamlets; and bus service to the Amtrak station in Hanford is available.
The Visalia Towne Trolley provides free downtown shuttle service from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday; from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Towne Trolley's includes the Transit Center, the Courthouse, hotels and The Convention Center, arriving at each stop every 15 minutes.
From limo's to double-decker buses provided by The Classic Status and Classic Charter, to van rentals from Visalia Van Rental, local taxi services, The Sequoia Shuttle, The Visalia Trolley, and much more, your venture in and around Visalia is sure to be an easy one.
Visalia City Coach Service Center: (559) 713-4950
Local Cab Companies:
ABC Taxi Service (559) 734-4222
American Cab Co. (559) 627-8294
Checker Cab (559) 734-5808
Yellow Cab (559) 732-8294
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
9501 Airport Drive, Visalia
Phone: 800.554.5111
Website
A commuter airline serves the Visalia airport, which also houses a number of air charter services and private airplanes. Great Lakes Airlines provides flights to and from Ontario where you can connect internationally.
Great Lakes Airlines:
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Following is the Visalia flight schedule effective April 7, 2009:
Visalia to Ontario:
Flight 5045 Departs 6:17a Arrives 7:12a Operates Monday-Friday
Flight 5196 Departs 9:10a Arrives 10:05a Operates Daily
Flight 5045 Departs 10:22a Arrives 11:17a Operates Saturday
Flight 5198 Departs 5:30p Arrives 6:25p Operates Sunday-Friday
Ontario to Visalia:
Flight 5196 Departs 8:00a Arrives 9:00a Operates Monday-Friday
Flight 5045 Departs 9:12a Arrives 10:12a Operates Saturday
Flight 5198 Departs 4:20p Arrives 5:20p Operates Daily
Flight 5061 Departs 7:45p Arrives 8:45p Operates Sunday-Friday
To purchase tickets on Great Lakes Airlines, visit www.flygreatlakes.com, or call the Great Lakes’ reservation center at 800-554-5111.
Great Lakes is providing scheduled passenger service at 65 airports in seventeen states. A current route map may be viewed here.
Fresno Yosemite International (FYI) Airport:
5175 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno
Phone: 559-621-4500
Meadows Field Bakersfield Municipal Airport (BFL):
3701 Wings Way, Bakersfield
Phone: 661-391-1800
Require transportation from the airport? Make arrangements with The Classic Status.
Serving The Valley For Over 20 Years
Classic Status' goals are to set new standards in dependable, luxury transportation for the entire Central Valley. Trust Classic Status to take care of all your luxury transportation needs.
Whether you require one of our LimBusines, Excursions, Stretch Limousines, Town Cars or Vans. You will find Classic Status is the most dependable luxury transporation company in the Central Valley.
(559) 733-9245
Email: info@theclassicstatus.com
Limo not big enough to suit your needs? Try The Classic Charter.
Make Classic Your Choice
Family owned and operated since 1985, Classic Charter takes pride in customer service - from your first call to our professional staff through your entire trip with one of our experienced drivers, your satisfaction is our number one priority.
(559) 738.1111
Email: info@classiccharter.com
Are you planning to travel by rail or is your group going “green”? We are happy to provide your group with Amtrak discounts. Please contact sales@visitvisalia.org for more information.
Amtrak - Hanford Passenger Train Station
432 W. 7th Street in Hanford
Phone: 800-872-7245.
Amtrak -Visalia Transit Center Motor Coach Service
425 E. Oak Stree, Visalia
Phone: 800-USA-RAIL.
Maximize your visit to Sequoia National Park and leave your car behind while you enjoy destinations throughout the Giant Forest including Giant Forest Museum, Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground, Crescent Meadow, and Wuksachi Lodge.
Operating Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, the Sequoia Shuttle travels from locations throughout Visalia, stops in Three Rivers, and continues to the Giant Forest Museum where it connects to two free in-park shuttle routes that travel throughout the Giant Forest.
Don't waste time fighting traffic congestion, looking for parking, or paying park entry fees. This time, be driven.
