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How to get fromHollister to San Franciscoby bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Hollister to San Francisco by bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 16m
    $14–19

  2. Bus, line 70 bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus bus 70
    4. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    4h 47m
    $13–24

  3. Bus, Caltrain via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 21m
    $20–29

  4. Drive 93.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hollister to San Franciscocar car 93.6 mi
    1h 41m
    $18–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4h 47m
    $18–30

Hollister to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Hollister, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4th & San Benito to San Francisco via Gilroy Transit Center and San Jose Diridon Station in around 4h 47m.

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