There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Hollister by plane, train, bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 31m$265–784Drive 368.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Hollistercar 368.5 mi
6h 45m$68–98Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
- Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus
13h 13m$78–129Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ACV - MRY
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus
11h 24m$360–815Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
13h 51m$81–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
14h 1m$91–151Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
15h 8m$141–183
Arcata to Hollister by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Hollister is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Hollister is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Arcata and Hollister is 350 miles. The road distance is 370.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Hollister without a car is to bus and BART which takes 13h 13m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Arcata to Hollister, including transfers.
Arcata to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
Arcata to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Hollister is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Arcata to Hollister.
There are 26+ hotels available in Hollister.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arcata to 4th & San Benito via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall-D St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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