The average bus between Hollister and San Diego takes 16h 40m and the fastest bus takes 11h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hollister to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Hollister and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hollister is at 8:40 PM which arrives into San Diego at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Caltrain/Greyhound Station and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 29m • 2 changes
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11h 39m • 2 changes
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20h 29m • 2 changes
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11h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hollister to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Hollister station and arriving at San Diego station via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
Hollister to San Diego bus services, operated by San Benito County Express, depart from Gilroy station.
Hollister to San Diego bus services, operated by San Benito County Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
The distance between Hollister and San Diego is 601.1 km. The road distance is 834 km.
Tufesa operates a bus from Gilroy to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m.