The average bus between Palo Alto and Hollister takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Palo Alto to Hollister. 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 hourly between Palo Alto and Hollister. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Hollister at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Hollister? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Hollister station via Gilroy Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Palo Alto to Hollister bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from San Jose Diridon station.
Palo Alto to Hollister bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at 4th & San Benito station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Hollister is 92.8 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to 4th & San Benito via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 3h 51m.