What is the cheapest way to get from California to Hollister?

The cheapest way to get from California to Hollister is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Hollister?

The fastest way to get from California to Hollister is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between California and Hollister?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Madera, CA and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between California and Hollister?

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.

How far is it from California to Hollister?

The distance between California and Hollister is 366 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.

How do I travel from California to Hollister without a car?

The best way to get from California to Hollister without a car is to bus via Madera which takes 8h 54m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from California to Hollister?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from California to Hollister, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Hollister bus from?

California to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Hollister train from?

California to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Hollister?

The best way to get from California to Hollister is to bus via Madera which takes 8h 54m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the California to Hollister bus arrive?

California to Hollister bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Madera, CA station.

Where does the California to Hollister train arrive?

California to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from California to Hollister?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Hollister is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from California to Hollister.

Where can I stay near Hollister?

There are 28+ hotels available in Hollister.

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Hollister by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus via Madera
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus San Ysidro
2. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus San Ysidro
8h 54m
$93–142
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
10h 14m
$47–64
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 58m
$191–327
Drive 304.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Hollistercar 304.5 mi
5h 6m
$56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
10h 4m
$73–97

California to Hollister by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.9 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to 4th & San Benito via Madera, CA, Gilroy, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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