There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Hollister by train, bus, bus (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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
9h 28m$82–159Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chico to Hollistercar 235.8 mi
4h 9m$43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
9h 56m$88–126
Chico to Hollister by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chico to Hollister is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chico to Hollister is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chico to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at 4th & San Benito via Stockton, San Jose Diridon and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Chico and Hollister is 271 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chico to Hollister without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Chico to Hollister, including transfers.
Chico to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Chico to Hollister bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Hollister is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Chico to Hollister.
There are 28+ hotels available in Hollister.
What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to 4th & San Benito via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 9h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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