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How to get fromHollister to Santa Cruzby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Hollister to Santa Cruz by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 45m
    $18–25

  2. Drive 41 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hollister to Santa Cruzcar car 41 mi
    53 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hollister to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 41 mi
    53 min
    $130–170

  4. 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 Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 49m
    $21–31

Hollister to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Hollister, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4th & San Benito to Soquel Ave & Front via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 3h 49m.

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