There are 3 ways to get from Hollister to Chico by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 26m$82–168Drive 235.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hollister to Chicocar 235.9 mi
4h 9m$43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus
10h 47m$84–128
Hollister to Chico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollister to Chico is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hollister to Chico is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollister to Chico. However, there are services departing from 4th & San Benito and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Hollister and Chico is 273 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hollister to Chico without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 26m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Hollister to Chico, including transfers.
Hollister to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Hollister to Chico bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollister to Chico is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Hollister to Chico.
There are 38+ hotels available in Chico.
What companies run services between Hollister, CA, USA and Chico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 4th & San Benito to Chico Amtrak via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Stockton in around 10h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- 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 Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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