There are 5 ways to get from California to Hollister by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus Westminster
- Take the taxi from Petro - Santa Nella to Hollistertaxi
5h 56m$154–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
10h 22m$43–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 58m$272–397Drive 304.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Hollistercar 304.5 mi
5h 6m$54–78Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus Guadalajara
11h 32m$43–69
California to Hollister by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Hollister is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from California to Hollister is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Briggs Garage via Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between California and Hollister is 310 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Hollister without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from California to Hollister, including transfers.
California to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.
California to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Hollister is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $270 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroy 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $27–40
- Titanium
- $29–40
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Corona Express Taxi
- Phone
- +1-209-489-8071
- Website
- coronaexpresstaxico.com
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Booking & Getting There
California to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
California to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Hollister is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from California to Hollister.
There are two+ hotels available in Hollister.













