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How to get fromIrvine to Hollisterby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Hollister by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    5h 16m
    $535–805

  2. Drive  346.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Hollistercar car 346.7 mi
    5h 49m
    $60–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 2m
    $274–407

  4. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68 / ...
    13h 15m
    $70–109

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 14m
    $123–362

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    6h 5m
    $224–742

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Caltrain/Greyhound Station to 4th & San Benitobus bus
    7h 59m
    $125–688

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    13h 18m
    $62–104

Irvine to Hollister by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Hollister, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Hollister via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Culver to 4th & San Benito via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon, and Caltrain/Greyhound Station in around 13h 15m.

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