There are 3 ways to get from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or train
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 San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus Heavenly Ski Lodge
8h 3m$136–146Drive 230.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hollister to South Lake Tahoecar 230.5 mi
4h 32m$43–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
10h 51m$53–115
Hollister to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from 4th & San Benito and arriving at Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge via Gilroy Transit Center and San Jose Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Hollister and South Lake Tahoe is 307 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $130 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Hollister to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.
Hollister to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollister to South Lake Tahoe is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Hollister to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 638+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Hollister, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
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