There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Hollister by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68 / ...
7h 57m$85–104Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Hollistercar 138.4 mi
2h 28m$25–36Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain South County
8h 49m$111–170
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Hollister is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Hollister is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Hollister. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at Briggs Garage via King & Tully, 2nd & Santa Clara and Caltrain/Greyhound Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Hollister. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Gilroy Caltrain Southbound via Sacramento and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Hollister is 245 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Hollister without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Elk Grove to Hollister, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Hollister bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Elk Grove to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Hollister is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Briggs Garage via Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 2nd, 2nd & Santa Clara, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Briggs Garage via CRC Station, 8th & O Station, Sacramento, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Gilroy Caltrain Southbound, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 8h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Elk Grove to Hollister bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Elk Grove to Hollister train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Hollister is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Elk Grove to Hollister.
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